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

A couple of old-fashioned silver viewfinders allow, for a quarter, intimate looks at Washington’s ample forehead, Jefferson’s aquiline nose, Roosevelt’s magical glasses, or Lincoln’s detailed beard. —Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025

Her inky black hair, teased up and off her forehead, was swept behind her back; the waves wide and drawn-out. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025

The victim suffered from bruising on her forehead but refused medical treatment. —Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025

Take it one step further with a status hat that broadcasts your interests across like a forehead billboard. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 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