1
: the part of the face above the eyes
2
: the front or forepart of something
flames in the forehead of the morning sky—
John Milton
John MiltonExamples of forehead in a Sentence
the forehead of the ancient temple features a frieze of dramatically posed figures
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In one of the sweet photos in the set, Tommie leans over and plants a kiss on Lottie's forehead as the rest of the family watches.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 30 July 2025
Christian Wilkins, the veteran defensive lineman who was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, reportedly kissed a teammate on the forehead, who took offense to it.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
In this world, those affected by a mysterious disease appear to have a cross on their foreheads, with these people follow their worst impulses.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 30 July 2025
Christian Wilkins, the veteran defensive lineman who was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, reportedly kissed a teammate on the forehead, who took offense to it.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
In this world, those affected by a mysterious disease appear to have a cross on their foreheads, with these people follow their worst impulses.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Beyond their instant gratification, pore strips provide an effective way to deep-clean areas prone to blackheads, such as the nose, chin, and forehead.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for forehead
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“Forehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forehead. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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forehead
noun
fore·head
ˈfȯr-əd 
ˈfär-; ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
ˈfär-; ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
: the part of the face above the eyes
called also brow, frons
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