Forehead

/ˈfɔːrˌhɛd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

She wiped the sweat from her forehead after the intense workout.

The area of the skull above the eyes, where the frontal bone is located.

He bumped his forehead against the door frame when he entered the room.

A term sometimes used metaphorically to describe a person's attention or focus, as in 'to place something on the forefront.'

In discussions, we should always keep the issues on the forehead of our priorities.

Old English 'forheafd', from 'for-' meaning 'fore' + 'heafod' meaning 'head'.

forehead kiss

A gentle kiss placed on someone's forehead, often signifying affection or care.

sweat on the forehead

Indicates stress, anxiety, or physical exertion, usually in a moment of pressure.

hairline

The line where the hair meets the forehead.

brow

The area above the eyes; synonymous with the forehead in some contexts.

A person with a large forehead.

He's got a fivehead instead of a forehead.

To slap someone on the forehead, usually in disbelief or frustration.

I just had to facepalm at that—forehead slap all the way!