eyebrow

noun

eye·​brow ˈī-ˌbrau̇ 

: 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

Scouting Kristian Campbell: Campbell raised eyebrows as a consequential offensive presence as soon as his first season as a professional. —Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

However, what truly raised eyebrows was the presence of LIV Golf's two biggest names, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. —Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025

Their arrival raised eyebrows for one major reason: while the Trump administration continues to block refugees from countries like Afghanistan, Sudan, the Republic of Congo and Myanmar, this group was admitted under a special carve-out. —Melissa Noel, Essence, 14 May 2025

However, the junior senator raised eyebrows by participating in the Pennsylvania town hall over the weekend. —Julia Manchester, The Hill, 13 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing eyebrow

• eyebrow pencil

Rhymes for eyebrow

• anyhow
• carabao
• disallow
• disavow
• allow
• avow
• basedow
• chiao
• endow
• highbrow
• lanao
• meow

Kids Definition

eyebrow

noun

eye·​brow ˈī-ˌbrau̇ 

: 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 

: the ridge over the eye or hair growing on it

called also brow