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

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In a post-pandemic world, such attention to art’s medicinal properties has broad relevance, but to foreground only this of art’s many virtues, while couching this take in the language of tech entrepreneurs, should raise eyebrows if not alarm bells regarding its pure instrumentalization. Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025 Republican New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu suggesting on CNN on Sunday that billionaire Elon Musk is not influenced by money as he is expected to take on a role in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration has raised eyebrows across social media. David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024 More recently, Kylie Jenner and Tyga (who met when Jenner was 14 and Tyga was 21) and Florence Pugh and Zach Braff (a 21-year gap) have raised eyebrows, as have several of Scott Disick's relationships. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024 Award-winning actress Jessica Chastain’s Independent Spirit Awards outfit raised eyebrows, while comedian Ali Wong’s SAG Awards ensemble prompted discussion among fashion critics. Wwd Staff, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyebrow 

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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“Eyebrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyebrow. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

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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