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

First, in 2022, the couple were involved in a serious car accident that required Hayley, 31, to get four stitches in her forehead. —Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026

Additionally, my under-eyes look less sallow and my wrinkles (one horizontally across the forehead and two laugh lines) are not as deep. —Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026

On Ash Wednesday, clergy often place ashes on the foreheads of worshipers, typically in the shape of a cross. —Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026

On days when the sand is blowing, some have goggles hanging from their necks or pushed up on their foreheads. —Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026

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