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

“By the start of shooting on Monday, that sucker sank,” director and writer James Cameron, Landau’s longtime collaborator, wrote in the foreword to Landau’s new book.

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With a foreword by Alexis Pauline Gumbs and an afterword by Imani Perry, the editors of this carefully curated collection weave a mosaic of narratives from those who studied with and were mentored by Jordan.

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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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Related Words

• preamble 
• preface 
• prologue