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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When Ancelotti named Neymar in his 26-player squad, eyebrows were raised. Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 His wife, Alicia Brown, posted a video on her verified Instagram page Sunday where she is seen crying while revealing what appears to be multiple stitches above and below her left eyebrow. Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 12 June 2026 The 24-year-old warehouse operative recently shared the eyebrow disaster online, though the incident itself happened last year. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 That reunion raised more than a few eyebrows, leading to speculation that the series would be a reboot of ER, an idea that had been floated in the past. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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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