Forehead

/ˈfɔːrˌhɛd/ or /ˈfɔːrɪd/ noun

Definition

The forehead is the part of your face above your eyebrows and below your hairline. It covers the front of the skull.

Etymology

“Forehead” comes from Old English “forheafod,” from “fore” (front) and “head.” It literally means the front part of the head.

Kelly Says

English speakers disagree on how to say this word: some clearly say “fore-head,” others say it almost like “forrid.” Both are accepted, a reminder that even body-part words can quietly split into dialects.

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