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

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While her comments raised eyebrows, Ms. Teresa isn’t alone. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Aug. 2025 But in more recent months, Waller has raised eyebrows as potentially auditioning for the role of Fed chairman. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025 Rookie Claire Pease raised eyebrows at the U.S. Classic, winning the all-around and vault. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Nerdy Clark Kent and noble Supes have never felt so real, and the actor switches effortlessly between the two, just by raising an eyebrow or relaxing his shoulders. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 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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