face

face · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.

  2. 2.

    The surface of something.

  3. 3.

    An expression on someone's face.

  4. 4.

    Dignity or reputation.

  5. 5.

    To be positioned with the face or front toward.

  6. 6.

    To confront or deal with something difficult.

Forms

plural: faces

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    face to face — In person; directly.
  • •
    face the music — To accept consequences.
  • •
    in the face of — Despite; when confronted with.
  • •
    on the face of it — Apparently; at first glance.
  • •
    lose face — To be humiliated.
  • •
    save face — To preserve one's dignity.
  • •
    poker face — An expressionless face.

Related words

Antonyms: back
See also: confront, expression, features, head
Synonyms: countenance, features, visage

Etymology

From Old French face, from Vulgar Latin facia, from Latin facies ("appearance, form, figure").