forehead

noun

fore·​head ˈfȯr-ˌhed  ˈfär-əd  ˈfȯr- 

 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

• facade
• façade
• face
• forepart
• front

Examples of forehead in a Sentence

the forehead of the ancient temple features a frieze of dramatically posed figures

Recent Examples on the Web

In the pictures, an emotional Duff sits in a tub while holding her family’s newest addition in her arms, kissing her minutes-old baby on the forehead. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 May 2024

Keke Palmer in Marc Jacobs From her high pony and the splash of sparkle across her forehead to her purposely tattered Marc Jacobs gown, Palmer looked simply perfect. —Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024

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