foreword

noun

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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Sonny Rollins, who died the month before the volume came out, and Kurt Elling contribute forewords and afterwords. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Both Wickersham’s 13-page introduction to the book and the foreword by ESPN senior writer Wright Thompson concentrate on the craft of writing. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 With a foreword by fashion designer Jenna Lyons, the book showcases a variety of distinct residential projects, from city penthouses and lakeside retreats to coastal sanctuaries, culminating in their first luxury yacht project. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The deluxe book features a foreword from Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock, a history of the 101’ers by band member Richard Nother Dudanski, plus Strummer’s own writings and illustrations. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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