forehead line (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔrhɛd ˈlaɪn/
Definition
A horizontal wrinkle or crease that forms on the forehead, often as a result of repeated facial expressions or aging.
Examples
The forehead line on her face deepened as she concentrated on the puzzle.
He noticed that his forehead line had become more pronounced over the years.
The cosmetic surgeon specialized in reducing the appearance of forehead lines and other facial wrinkles.
How to Use forehead line
- have a forehead line (verb phrase)
- to have a noticeable horizontal crease on the forehead — "She has a forehead line from years of frowning."
- get a forehead line (verb phrase)
- to develop a horizontal crease on the forehead — "He got a forehead line from concentrating on his work."
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