widow's peak

noun

1. a point formed in the hairline in the middle of the forehead.

widow's peak

noun

1. a V-shaped point in the hairline in the middle of the forehead

Word History and Origins

Origin of widow's peak¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Word History and Origins

Origin of widow's peak¹

from the belief that it presaged early widowhood

Example Sentences

Actually, he arrived at Flushing Meadows with no hairdo — as in no hair at all, aside from some teeny, tiny specks on his head that come to a widow’s peak.

From Los Angeles Times

The popular Welshman, who was nicknamed 'Dracula' because of his distinctive "widow's peak", external hairstyle, was soon a household name as the game became hugely popular on television.

From BBC

Nicknamed 'Dracula' because of his distinctive widow's peak hairstyle, he became a star as the game enjoyed a television boom.

From BBC

With apologies to Mom, off went the widow’s peak for $89.

From New York Times

The sellers iron and fold them to create a widow’s peak effect, carefully fitting the cloth to fans’ heads in the so-called cobra style of worn by Qataris.

From Seattle Times