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

There, officers found an 85-year-old woman lying on the ground with lacerations to her skull, nose and forehead, according to the affidavit. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025

The toddler has on a full Elsa wig and costume, accessorizing with a band-aid across her forehead. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025

Pain or Pressure in Your Face or Sinuses Pain or pressure around your cheeks, forehead, or eyes is a classic sign of sinusitis. —Health, 3 Dec. 2025

Make physical touch non-negotiable A morning hug, a forehead kiss, or a moment of snuggling releases oxytocin and increases emotional security. —Reem Raouda, CNBC, 30 Nov. 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