foreword

[fawr-wurd, -werd, fohr-]

noun

1. a short introductory statement in a published work, as a book, especially when written by someone other than the author.

foreword

/ ˈfɔːˌwɜːd /

noun

1. an introductory statement to a book

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreword¹

First recorded in 1835–45; fore- + word

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreword¹

C19: literal translation of German Vorwort

Synonym Study

See introduction.

Example Sentences

In the foreword for Raveling’s book, Jordan called him “a mentor”.

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"There is no single, simple change, no matter how radical, that will reset the water sector and restore the trust that has been lost," wrote Sir Jon in a foreword to his report.

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Ms Ockenden, who wrote the foreword for the book, said: "Three years ago the then Secretary of State Sajid Javid agreed to implement my recommendations, but in the intervening years not enough has happened".

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"At times, it can feel like the world is filled with mistrust and misunderstanding, leaving many people feeling isolated and vulnerable during difficult times," writes Catherine in a foreword to her charity's report.

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This year, the cherished book was republished with updates, additions and a new foreword by Carla Hall.

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Related Words

• preamble 
• preface 
• prologue