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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However, with recent uses, it’s raised some eyebrows for royal insiders. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025 Their split after well over a decade together raised eyebrows, especially since no thorough public explanation was shared. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 On April 18, Justin raised eyebrows after he was filmed smoking what appeared to be marijuana while standing next to his 15-year-old brother Jaxon in the crowd at Coachella. Clare Fisher, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025 The Falcons, run by GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris, have raised plenty of eyebrows the past two springs on top of this massive error. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyebrow

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 May. 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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