Definition

The area of the face located above the eyes and between the eyebrows and hairline.

Example

She wiped the sweat from her forehead after the long run.

Conversation

Wow, you have a nice forehead!

Thanks! I just got my hair cut, so it’s more noticeable now.

Yeah, it really frames your face well.

I appreciate that! It's always good to hear compliments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Forehead** → The word is formed from "fore" (from Old English *foran*, meaning in front of) and "head" (from Old English *heafod*, meaning the upper part of the body). The term "forehead" refers to the part of the head that is in front, above the eyes.

Memory Tip

Think of the part of the body that is 'in front' ('fore') of the 'head' — that's how you remember that 'forehead' is the area above the eyes on the face.

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