forehead
FAW-hehd
Forehead (noun) means the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline. Example: “The toddler bumped her forehead on the edge of the table.”
noun
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The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
"The toddler bumped her forehead on the edge of the table."
"She wiped the sweat from her forehead."
"He had a small scar on his forehead."
How to use forehead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe flat part of your face between your eyebrows and your hairline.
Common pairings
wrinkle your forehead
wipe your forehead
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Etymology
From Old English forehēafod, from fore- + head — cognate with German Vorhaupt.
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What does “forehead” mean?
The word “forehead” means the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline. In plain terms, the flat part of your face between your eyebrows and your hairline.
How do you pronounce “forehead”?
“Forehead” is pronounced FAW-hehd (/ˈfɔɹ.hɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “forehead” in a sentence?
Here is “forehead” used in a sentence: “She wiped the sweat from her forehead.”
What is another word for “forehead”?
Words with a similar meaning to “forehead” include brow.
What part of speech is “forehead”?
“Forehead” is a noun.
Where does the word “forehead” come from?
The word “forehead” comes from Old English. From Old English forehēafod, from fore- + head — cognate with German Vorhaupt.
Is “forehead” a common word?
“Forehead” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between the 'forehead' and the 'brow'?
The forehead is the whole area of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline. The brow can mean the same region but often refers more specifically to the eyebrows or the ridge just above the eyes. 'Brow' is also more common in poetic or descriptive writing.
What is the difference between the 'forehead' and the 'temple'?
The forehead is the flat area at the front of the head above the eyebrows. The temples are the softer areas on each side of the head, between the forehead and the ears. The forehead faces forward, while the temples are to the sides.
Where does the forehead begin and end?
The forehead extends upward from just above the eyebrows to the hairline, and sideways toward the temples. It forms the front upper part of the face, below the scalp and above the eyes.
