forehead

noun

fore·​head ˈfȯr-ˌhed How to pronounce forehead (audio) ˈfär-əd How to pronounce forehead (audio) ˈfȯr- How to pronounce forehead (audio)
 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 skyJohn Milton

Examples of forehead in a Sentence

the forehead of the ancient temple features a frieze of dramatically posed figures
Recent Examples on the Web Its lightest shades can be used to highlight high points of your face, like under the eyes, the bridge of your nose, and your chin, while the deeper shades can be dusted along your cheekbones, jawline, and sides of your forehead to define your natural features. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024 And my boss kissed me on my forehead, which was very bizarre. Michel Martin, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024 Six foot one and awkward and imposing, the blunt yet affable middle-aged geneticist had broad shoulders, a hefty mustache, and a prominent bald forehead that forced his bushy eyebrows downward at the seeming expense of his eyes. Rachel Lance, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024 Throughout the show, the curls moved around a bit, sometimes dusting her forehead and occasionally migrating to the side for a curly curtain bang effect. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Apr. 2024 Although there were mixed feelings about dryness in some areas and oiliness in others, the product effectively reduced end-of-day oiliness on the forehead without necessitating frequent makeup setting. Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 3 Apr. 2024 Molecules of air bumping into my forehead made my head ache. Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024 Rhys might as well have a sign plastered across his forehead saying KISS ME. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024 One by one, the children took turns slinging jumbo marshmallows at the poster, aiming to strike the giant in his forehead just as David did in the Bible passage. Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of forehead was before the 12th century

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“Forehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forehead. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

forehead

noun
fore·​head ˈfär-əd How to pronounce forehead (audio) ˈfȯr- How to pronounce forehead (audio)
ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed,
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
: the part of the face above the eyes

Medical Definition

: the part of the face above the eyes

called also brow, frons

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