forehead

American

[fawr-id, for-, fawr-hed, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪd, ˈfɒr-, ˈfɔrˌhɛd, ˈfɒr- /

noun

the part of the face above the eyebrows; brow.
the fore or front part of anything.

forehead British

/ ˈfɔːˌhɛd, ˈfɒrɪd /

noun

the part of the face between the natural hairline and the eyes, formed skeletally by the frontal bone of the skull; brow

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Etymology

Origin of forehead

before 1000; Middle English forehe ( v ) ed, Old English forhēafod. See fore-, head

Example Sentences

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“Maybe we take a break from spending the night at Taylor’s,” he said, as several veins bulged out of his forehead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Joe Willock had a goal disallowed at Tottenham when the semi-automated technology said his forehead was offside.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

I pressed my forehead to the glass and counted palm trees to slow my heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

"It doesn't do the work for you," said Bills, his forehead glistening with sweat.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

His forehead crinkles, and then his eyes go wide.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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