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

Lucy’s background as a multihyphenate art collector started with her own early exposure to high-brow spaces while working for the Josef & Anni Albers Foundation, which preserves the work of both 20th-century artists. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026

Unlike pencils or pomades, which tend to shade in larger areas, brow pens are all about precision. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026

Looking for a new brow gel or foundation but don’t want to put a big dent in your wallet? —Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026

From the feathery, full brows to lips that look a little lived in, with smudgy, undefined edges, Park’s calling card has become her face card. —Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026

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)

14th 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

Rhymes for brow

• bough
• chow
• ciao
• clow
• cow
• dao
• dow
• frau
• hao
• hau
• how
• lao

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