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 Smith also appeared to sport a small wound on the right side of his forehead as makeup for his Bad Boys character Mike Lowrey. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024 There was a slight bump as his forehead touched the pane. Thomas Korsgaard, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024 Abu Al-Ola’s hands remained bound, with the yellow cloth resting across his forehead. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024 Pitchaya inserts needles into my forehead, sternum, stomach, thighs, and ankles, then uses a technique often practiced on stroke patients to reopen the body's nine sensory portals and combat depression, which shoots a sudden jolt of electricity up from my left ankle. Chloe Bottero, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024 Keeping the ashes on the forehead is a choice and nobody is required to wear them after the practice is complete, according to uscatholic.org. Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 14 Feb. 2024 During the show, the phone hit Rexha on the forehead, splitting her eyebrow and requiring stitches. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 Eilish did agree to sign McCarthy's face, taking a Sharpie to her forehead and having a hard time keeping it together while laughing. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024 The County Public Health Department says people with measles will experience: High fever Cough Runny nose Red or watery eyes A rash will appear three to five days after transmission and start on the forehead, spreading downward to the rest of the body. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 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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Cite this Entry

“Forehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forehead. Accessed 18 Mar. 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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