plural noun
The front parts of people's or animals' heads, with the eyes, nose, and mouth.
/ˈfeɪ.sɪz/Common pronunciation
The photograph shows the faces of three children.
Several faces appeared in the crowd.
American English
How to pronounce faces
noun · verbB1Very common word
FEYsihz
/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.
/ˈfeɪ.sɪz/Common pronunciation
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.
/ˈfeɪ.sɪz/Common pronunciation
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.
/ˈfeɪ.sɪz/Common pronunciation
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.