forearm

[fawr-ahrm, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌɑrm, ˈfoʊr- /

NOUN

elbow to wrist

Synonyms

STRONG

radius ulna

WEAK

antibrachium

Example Sentences

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As armor, Elizabeth slung a Launer handbag over her forearm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Galatasaray also confirmed that Victor Osimhen suffered a fracture to his right forearm during the first half.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Participants received a small injection of UV-killed E. coli bacteria in the forearm.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

In the morgue, a relative sobbed silently, his forearm covering his eyes.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

She grabbed Koffi’s forearm and pulled her close.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray