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

Next to her is the image of the Black Nazarene: a seventeenth-century statue in Manila of her son Jesus with his forehead still bleeding from the crown of thorns. —Hung Duong, Artforum, 18 June 2025

The 29-year-old dabbed sweat from his forehead and tried to catch his breath after lip syncing to the Black Eyed Peas. —Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025

Canham was left with a large bruise on his forehead and spent Monday in the hospital being treated for whiplash and neck pain. —Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025

To target oily areas, focus your application on the T-zone, which is the area comprising the forehead, nose, and chin. Step 4: Serums Serums can be used to address various skin concerns. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 June 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