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

The two brought some soulful rumination on catered snacks and beautiful women with big foreheads. —Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026

Researchers drilled holes in patients’ foreheads about two decades ago as part of a sham procedure to study whether fetal tissue transplants are effective for Parkinson’s disease. —Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026

The clownish dance is a Fortnite video game gesture, and involves making an L shape with fingers, pressing it to one’s forehead, then high kicking from side to side. —Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026

In contrast, many of today's female contestants have Botox-smooth foreheads, clear, dewy skin, dramatic brows and lashes, and sparkling white smiles. —Erika W. Smith, Allure, 26 Feb. 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