brow

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈbrau̇ 

1

a

: eyebrow

b

: forehead

2

: the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place

3

: expression, mien

brow

2 of 2

noun (2)

: gangplank

Examples of brow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As for her makeup, Macron favored a smoky eye, bold brows and a nude lip. —Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025

How to Watch The Hunger Games Movies in Chronological Order Ma catches sight of me in the doorway and wipes her brow. —Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025

Gaga further showed off her all-blonde look in a sideways selfie that accentuated her visibly lightened brows — and once again garnered the attention of her fellow stars. —Michelle McGahan, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025

But as a teenager, Richard’s brow is creased into a deep furrow. —Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English brū; akin to Old Norse brūn eyebrow, Greek ophrys, Sanskrit bhrū

Noun (2)

perhaps from Danish or Swedish bro bridge; akin to Old English brycg bridge

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

1867, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing brow

• brow ridge
• by the sweat of one's brow
• knit one's brow/brows

Kids Definition

brow

noun

ˈbrau̇

1

a

: eyebrow

b

: forehead

2

: the upper edge of a steep slope

Medical Definition

brow

noun

ˈbrau̇ 

1

: eyebrow

2

: either of the lateral prominences of the forehead

3

: forehead