forearm

1 of 2

noun

fore·​arm ˈfȯr-ˌärm 

: the part of the human arm between the elbow and the wrist

also : the corresponding part in other vertebrates

forearm

2 of 2

verb

fore·​arm (ˌ)fȯr-ˈärm 

forearmed; forearming; forearms

transitive verb

: to arm in advance : prepare

Synonyms of forearm

Verb

• brace
• fortify
• nerve

Examples of forearm in a Sentence

Verb

forearmed themselves for the championship game with the help of a sports psychologist

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a wearable technology that turns the forearm into a trackpad, allowing smartwatch users to scroll, zoom and click without touching the device’s tiny screen. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Liufau is slated to make his season debut on Sunday against the Colts after fracturing his forearm in the team’s preseason finale. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2026

Verb

The next moment, George Atkinson is forearming you in the jaw. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2025

Diabetes blisters can develop on your fingers, hands, toes, feet, and sometimes forearms. — Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1741, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1584, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forearm

• alarm
• disarm
• gendarme
• nonfarm
• rearm
• arm
• charm
• farm
• harm
• firearm
• underarm

Kids Definition

forearm

1 of 2 verb

fore·​arm (ˈ)fōr-ˌärm 

(ˈ)fȯr-

: to arm in advance : prepare

forearm

2 of 2 noun

fore·​arm ˈfōr-ˌärm 

ˈfȯr-

: the part of the human arm between the elbow and the wrist

Medical Definition

forearm

noun

fore·​arm ˈfōr-ˌärm, ˈfȯr- 

: the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist

also : the corresponding part in other vertebrates