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

Chelsea widened her eyes slightly, raised her eyebrows. —Andrew Martin, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025

The broader industry’s circular dealmaking has also raised eyebrows. —Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025

The rest of the look was textbook Lily Collins, sticking to her classic style of glam with a nude lip, signature strong eyebrows, and smoky eyeshadow, as well as a glossy, chin-length bob with a middle part. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025

An uptick in Chinese purchases of farmland and decades-long leases across the border has also raised eyebrows. —Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 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