forehead

noun

fore·​head ˈfȯr-ˌhed How to pronounce forehead (audio) ˈfär-əd How to pronounce forehead (audio) ˈfȯr-əd How to pronounce forehead (audio)
 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 skyJohn Milton

Examples of forehead in a Sentence

the forehead of the ancient temple features a frieze of dramatically posed figures
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The mask has two sides—one that’s warm and fuzzy, and the other made of cooling jersey that can feel nice across the forehead if your loved one deals with headaches. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024 Sure, there was a bit of oil on my forehead by the end of the day. Jessica Fields, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024 Cecil, 60, can be seen knocking his head against the player’s helmet several times and later is shown standing near players with a trickle of blood running down his forehead. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 With a gash on his forehead and a swollen black eye, John Berardi’s view of Baltimore City will never be the same. Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for forehead 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of forehead was before the 12th century

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“Forehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forehead. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

forehead

noun
fore·​head ˈfär-əd How to pronounce forehead (audio) ˈfȯr- How to pronounce forehead (audio)
ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed,
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
: the part of the face above the eyes

Medical Definition

: the part of the face above the eyes

called also brow, frons

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