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

On my first fire call, the wind picked up, and the flames licked skyward and singed my eyebrows down to almost nothing. —Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025

Last season’s capture of Steven Fletcher and James McClean, two hugely experienced former Premier League players and internationals, in League Two also raised more than a few eyebrows. —Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025

The bear ripped up both sides of my face, my left ear, my eyebrow and my head in several places. —Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2025

When asked whether Canada remains a close ally—given Trump's suggestion that the country might be better off as the 51st U.S. state—Leavitt's response raised eyebrows. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 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