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

Her hair was styled with volume and effortless waves and her makeup included a clean, glowing look with a defined brow and a glossy lip. —Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024

These reusable silicone patches help smooth fine lines around the brows, eyes, mouth, and neck. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

Has anyone in lockup ever had as immaculate a cut, color, brow, and lippie game than Ms. Clark? —Sara Netzley, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024

To compliment her lips and brows is the silky dark hair she’s known for. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024

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