foreword

[ fawr-wurd, -werd, fohr- ]

noun

1. a short introductory statement in a published work, as a book, especially when written by someone other than the author.

foreword

/ ˈfɔːˌwɜːd /

noun

1. an introductory statement to a book

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreword¹

First recorded in 1835–45; fore- + word

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreword¹

C19: literal translation of German Vorwort

Synonym Study

See introduction.

Example Sentences

He wrote the foreword to a dystopian French climate-focused analysis called “Convergence of Catastrophes,” which predicts an era of unprecedented migration and political destabilization.

From Salon

The Weeknd, who wrote the foreword to Jones's book 12 Notes On Life And Creativity and featured him on his album Dawn FM, posted a 900-word tribute to "the man who changed, not only the course of my life, but the course of history".

From BBC

"Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino wrote the foreword of your memoir.

From Salon

The following passage in the Foreword should send chills up the spines of all Americans who value our Constitution and the freedoms we hold dear in our democracy:

From Salon

Tod Goldberg, a UC Riverside writing professor and author, notes in the foreword of this stellar collection, “Sure, it’s a festive time, but after eight nights with the family, almost any exit sounds appealing, even those from this life.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• preamble
• preface
• prologue