forehead

noun

fore·​head ˈfȯr-ˌhed  ˈfär-əd  ˈfȯr- 

 also  ˈfȯr-ˌed

1

: the part of the face above the eyes

2

: the front or forepart of something

flames in the forehead of the morning sky

—John Milton

Synonyms

• facade
• façade
• face
• forepart
• front

Examples of forehead in a Sentence

the forehead of the ancient temple features a frieze of dramatically posed figures

Recent Examples on the Web

Phillip Jones is 5 feet, 7 inches, weighs 154 pounds, has a facial hair patch and tattoos on his neck, left jawline and forehead. —Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024

Chavez-Eagle tried to break the two women up and Nieves shot him in the forehead, according to the district attorney. —Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024

Back then, my hyperpigmentation appeared around my cheeks and forehead. —Larry Stansbury, Essence, 20 May 2024

At least four people have been killed in the violence, including a police officer who was shot in the forehead at point blank range, according to French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin. —Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 15 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing forehead

• forehead thermometer

Kids Definition

forehead

noun

fore·​head ˈfär-əd  ˈfȯr- 

ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed,

ˈfȯ(ə)r-

: the part of the face above the eyes

Medical Definition

forehead

noun

fore·​head ˈfȯr-əd  ˈfär-; ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed  ˈfȯ(ə)r- 

: the part of the face above the eyes

called also brow, frons