forehead
UK: ˈfɒr.ɪd | US: ˈfɔːr.hed
n. the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the brow.
The word "forehead" combines the Old English prefix "fore-" (meaning "front" or "before") with "head," referring to the upper part of the body. This logical construction reflects its literal meaning: the "front part of the head." Over time, the pronunciation of "forehead" shifted in British English (to /ˈfɒr.ɪd/), while American English retains a closer phonetic link to the original spelling (/ˈfɔːr.hed/). The term has consistently denoted the anatomical region since its earliest usage.
She wiped sweat from her forehead after the long run.
A deep wrinkle formed on his forehead as he frowned.
The child had a small bruise on her forehead from falling.
He pressed his palm against his forehead, sighing in frustration.
The doctor checked the temperature of the patient’s forehead.