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

see also:

raise eyebrows

Examples of eyebrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The addition of warm comfort foods like karaage chicken and beef curry udon noodles might make some purists raise an eyebrow, but that’s exactly what makes Somenya so appealing. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

In the trailer released on September 24, Cage appears with curly blonde hair and thick blonde eyebrows. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

First, Paramount Raise your eyebrows and, uh, maybe keep ’em there? — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

There had been no public statements on the matter, and the fact that Paramount maintaining its headquarters in California was not part of the agreement raised a few eyebrows. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

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
• chiao
• endow
• highbrow
• lanao
• meow
• powwow

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