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

Simply apply a small amount to your temples, forehead, and the back of the neck (just be sure to avoid your eyes). —Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Sep. 2025

Despite sustaining some minor injuries — Ethan sustained several cuts, scrapes and bruises while Brandon sustained a small burn on his forehead and scarring on his hands — the pair escaped relatively unscathed, physically. —Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025

Plus, testers saw a difference in the fine lines in our forehead and around our nose and mouth after just two weeks of using it. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025

Meanwhile, her hair was trimmed in a shaggy pixie cut; the front just barely holding on to the top of her forehead. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 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