face-plant

British  

verb

1. (intr) to fall onto one's face, esp when skiing or snowboarding

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noun

1. an act or instance of falling onto one's face

Example Sentences

“Sometimes I’ll land to a standing ovation. Sometimes I’ll face-plant in front of everyone. Either way, I’m fun to watch. At least, that’s what everyone keeps telling me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

The developments amount to a face-plant by Humane, which had positioned itself as a top contender among a wave of A.I. hardware makers.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

“It’s about being able to take a really big risk and to know you can face-plant and it’s okay,” Schraf says.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2022

I want to thank all the people who came to my aid the other day when I did a face-plant at the corner of Sixth and Pine.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2021

Next thing I know, I’m tripping over something and almost face-plant in front of everyone.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist