forehead

noun

fore·​head ˈfȯr-ˌhed  ˈfär-əd  ˈfȯr-əd 

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 of forehead

• front
• facade

Examples of forehead in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The second snap was of the couple hugging each other as Barker kissed his wife’s forehead. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025

Medics and the detective observed a gunshot wound to the left side of Konrardy’s back, what appeared to be a grazing gunshot wound to his forehead, and another possible gunshot wound on his neck, according to court documents. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025

The gelled pieces at the front were parted to the left of her forehead, highlighting her darker undertones. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025

Selva brought her hands to her forehead and squeezed her eyes shut as if a massive headache had just come on. —George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025

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