foreword

noun

fore·​word ˈfȯr-(ˌ)wərd 

: prefatory comments (as for a book) especially when written by someone other than the author

Synonyms

• preface
• introduction

Examples of foreword in a Sentence

the editor makes some good points in the foreword about the author's life, so be sure to read it

Recent Examples on the Web

The report doesn’t explicitly call out the factors underpinning the rise of the everyday millionaire, but some general explanations on a wealthier world are made in the foreword by UBS Global Wealth Management’s Chief Economist Paul Donovan. —Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 11 July 2025

In the report’s foreword, Kevin Vaz, CEO of entertainment at JioStar and FICCI M&E chair, underlined the importance of broadening India’s storytelling landscape beyond traditional production hubs. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2025

Michelle Tea’s Valencia, with a foreword by Maggie Nelson, is available now from Serpent’s Tail. —Michelle Tea june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025

In between ex-Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic’s foreword and Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s afterword is guest commentary from Patti Smith, Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr, Van Morrison, Nile Rodgers, Nancy Sinatra and others. —David Chiu, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foreword

• afterword
• firebird
• hummingbird
• ladybird
• mockingbird
• overheard
• thunderbird
• undergird
• undeterred
• absurd
• averred
• bluebird

Kids Definition

foreword

noun

fore·​word ˈfōr-(ˌ)wərd 

ˈfȯr-

: preface entry 1