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

• 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

Seeing that his comments moved Clarkson, Richie shot up, closed his eyes, and placed his hand to her forehead as if to purify her of her grief. —Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025

Starting with your head, tense the muscles in your forehead for about five seconds. —Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Oct. 2025

Supporters also lined up to touch their foreheads to the Aryatara's feet, a sign of respect in Hindu tradition, and offered her money and flowers. —Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025

The sweatballs rolled down Chapman’s forehead. —Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 Oct. 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