brow

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈbrau̇ 

1

a

: eyebrow

b

: forehead

2

: the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place

3

: expression, mien

brow

2 of 2

noun (2)

: gangplank

Examples of brow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Editor’s tip: This should be applied to clean, makeup-free lids and brows every night. —Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024

As for her hair and makeup, Johansson opted for a clean aesthetic, with bold brows, lightly lined eyes and a glossy lip. —Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024

Regular ol’ dryness Technically, those frosty bits in your brows might not be dandruff (a.k.a. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024

In addition to showing off Skim’s brand new faux fur bikini set, Kim also rocked a brand new hair color and lighter brows to match. —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English brū; akin to Old Norse brūn eyebrow, Greek ophrys, Sanskrit bhrū

Noun (2)

perhaps from Danish or Swedish bro bridge; akin to Old English brycg bridge

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

1867, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing brow

• brow ridge
• by the sweat of one's brow
• knit one's brow/brows

Kids Definition

brow

noun

ˈbrau̇

1

a

: eyebrow

b

: forehead

2

: the upper edge of a steep slope

Medical Definition

brow

noun

ˈbrau̇ 

1

: eyebrow

2

: either of the lateral prominences of the forehead

3

: forehead