forehead

fore-head · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.

  2. 2.

    The front part of something (especially used figuratively).

Forms

plural: foreheads

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    furrowed forehead — a forehead wrinkled with worry or concentration
  • •
    slap one's forehead — gesture of sudden realization or frustration
  • •
    high forehead — traditionally associated with intelligence

Related words

See also: brow, face, head
Synonyms: brow

Etymology

From Old English forheafod, compound of fore ("in front") + heafod ("head"). The British pronunciation /ˈfɒrɪd/ reflects a historical shortening common in compound words.