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

Without good air circulation, blades suffocate and die back, leaving slimy, brow,n or black patches. —Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026

Her voluminous, chin-length look is largely swept away from her face, except for a dramatic swoop of bangs that playfully covers one of her brows. —Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026

Bold brows and a warm terracotta blush finished off her simple yet show-stopping beat, while hairstylist Mara Rozak, used her RŌZ Air Thickening Spray and Evergreen style cream to give Stone’s bob the perfect amount of movement, texture, and definition. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026

Trump's pin features a cartoon version of himself with his mouth open, brows furrowed and fists balled at his sides. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 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