foreword

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fore·​word ˈfȯr-(ˌ)wərd How to pronounce foreword (audio)
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: prefatory comments (as for a book) especially when written by someone other than the author

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the editor makes some good points in the foreword about the author's life, so be sure to read it
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The 365-page book, which includes a foreword from author and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, is written in both prose and poem form. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 Karim Lakhani wrote the foreword to Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index. — Brandon Metcalf, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Weber also called out former Bachelor host Chris Harrison for promoting (and writing the foreword to) LaPlaca’s memoir. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Featuring a foreword by Keelan-Chaffins herself, this picture book for readers ages 6 and up highlights the significant role that children and everyday citizens play in fighting for equal rights for everyone. — Diane Debrovner, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreword

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First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foreword was in 1842

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“Foreword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreword. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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