eyebrow

noun

eye·​brow ˈī-ˌbrau̇ How to pronounce eyebrow (audio)
: the ridge over the eye or the hair growing usually in a line or arch on the skin over it

Examples of eyebrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Moreover, his recent embrace of crypto has raised eyebrows. Tonya Evans, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Despite being in office less than three months, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has already raised eyebrows for accepting donations in the form of clothes and other gifts from a wealthy businessman. Bradford Betz, Fox News, 23 Sep. 2024 The research that’s raising eyebrows comes from Japan, Taiwan and Australia. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024 The optometrist was young, with a dark mustache and a scab between his eyebrows. Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyebrow 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyebrow was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Eyebrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyebrow. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

eyebrow

noun
eye·​brow ˈī-ˌbrau̇ How to pronounce eyebrow (audio)
: the ridge over the eye or hair growing usually in a line or arch on the skin over it

Medical Definition

eyebrow

noun
eye·​brow ˈī-ˌbrau̇ How to pronounce eyebrow (audio)
: the ridge over the eye or hair growing on it

called also brow

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