forehead
[ˈfɒɹɛd]
[ˈfɑɹɪd]
The forehead is the part of your face right above your eyebrows.
When people talk about their forehead, it's usually because they have something on it, like sweat or dirt from working outside. You might also hear someone complaining that they got a headache and it feels like there's pressure on their forehead. Sometimes, people get marks or bruises on their forehead if they bump into something or hit themselves while playing sports. If you're wearing glasses or sunglasses, the frames can sit on your forehead when you take them off.
How common is "forehead"?
Word forehead is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
brow
Real examples of "forehead" in context
