Forehead
'fɔːrhed
Definitions
The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
'fɔːrhed
Sweat dripped down his forehead as he ran the race.
💡 Simply: Your forehead is like the top part of your face, between your eyebrows and where your hair starts. It's the area people might touch if they're thinking hard or feeling surprised. For example, you might wrinkle your forehead when you're confused or worried.
👶 For kids: The forehead is the part of your face above your eyebrows, where your hair starts.
More Examples
She touched her forehead to feel if she had a fever.
Wrinkles appeared on her forehead as she aged.
How It's Used
"The doctor examined the patient's forehead for signs of injury."
"She furrowed her forehead in concentration as she solved the puzzle."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
beat/slap one's forehead
To express frustration or realization of something obvious that was overlooked.
"I was so close to winning, but I forgot about the rule! I could've just beaten my forehead at myself."
a furrowed brow
A facial expression showing worry, concentration, or disapproval.
"He looked at the problem with a furrowed brow."
From Old English *foreheafod* ('forehead, front of the head'), a compound of *fore* ('before, front') and *heafod* ('head').
Used in similar contexts in historical texts, referring to the front part of the head and often associated with emotions or physical states.
Memory tip
Think of the 'fore' part of your head, the 'head' in front!
Word Origin
"fore (before) + head (head)"