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

Now, some of AQSLC’s past activities and affiliations are raising eyebrows. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025

Celebrating the Luar spring 2026 ready-to-wear presentation during New York Fashion Week, the 27-year-old television star and model arrived to the show venue downtown on Monday night with stark white eyebrows. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025

Bangs must be cut above the eyebrows and be longer than the middle of the forehead. —Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

From bleached eyebrows to full beats, take a look at our favorite beauty moments from the day. —Essence, 15 Sep. 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