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

Performing instrumental passages, the singer often lowers his head so much that his forehead nearly touches the piano keys. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

My daughter was enchanted by the Balinese rice-on-the-forehead ritual for good fortune that is a part of the arrival, and the front desk staff happily indulged her request to do it again—multiple times a day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

But police noted that Miller was shot in the forehead, and the ski mask was found on the floor of Randolph’s garage clean of any blood or bullet holes. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Tallulah Willis shared a rare new photo with her father on Instagram on Monday, showing her kissing the actor on the forehead while gently holding his head. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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