forehead — the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrhɛd/
Example Sentences
- She touched his forehead to check if he had a fever.
- The teacher's forehead showed deep wrinkles whenever students gave wrong answers.
- He slapped his forehead when he realized he had forgotten his wallet at home.
forehead
NOUN[/ˈfɔːrhɛd/]
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Forehead derives from Old English as a compound of 'fore' (front) and 'head' (the upper part of the body), literally meaning the front part of the head. This transparent compound reflects the word's straightforward anatomical reference to the area of the face above the eyes.
Breakdown
fore- (front, forward) + head (the upper part of the body). The compound structure directly describes the anatomical location of this facial feature at the front of the cranium.
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📝Examples
“She touched his forehead to check if he had a fever.”
“The teacher's forehead showed deep wrinkles whenever students gave wrong answers.”
“He slapped his forehead when he realized he had forgotten his wallet at home.”
“The baby had a cute birthmark on her forehead.”
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