plural noun
The front parts of people's or animals' heads, with the eyes, nose, and mouth.
The photograph shows the faces of three children.
Several faces appeared in the crowd.
American English
How to pronounce faces
noun · verbB1Very common word
FAYsihz
/ˈfeɪ.sɪz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of face
The front parts of people's or animals' heads, with the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
The looks on people's faces that show how they feel.
The actors made surprised faces for the photo.
Their faces showed relief when the test ended.
third-person singular verb
It deals with a difficult person, situation, or problem.
The company faces serious financial problems.
She faces a long recovery after the accident.
third-person singular verb
It turns toward someone or something, or has its front pointed toward a place or direction.
The hotel faces the ocean.
The house faces east.
Useful expressions
In a direct meeting with someone, not by phone or online.
We need to talk face to face.
To accept and deal with a difficult fact or situation.
He faced up to his mistake.
To avoid looking embarrassed or foolish.
She apologized to save face.
Related words & forms
In the -ing form, drop the final e: facing, not faceing.