in front

phrase

1

: in a forward position : in an area at the front of something (such as a car, airplane, theater, etc.)

We took turns sitting in front.

2

: in the leading position in a race or competition

She's still in front, but the other runners are catching up to her.

—often used after out

She's still out in front.

Examples of in front in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Paul pursues acting in front of the camera, his wife has built a career behind it. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

As opposition to the Vietnam War intensified, the joined the weekly silent peace vigil in front of the public library. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Holtz describes it as an extension sticking out in front of the mouth rather than being the mouth. — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

Since his arrival, the Gators have shifted to a schedule that puts Sumrall in front of the local media only once before gameday. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in front

• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• lakefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• upfront
• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront