: the ridge over the eye or the hair growing usually in a line or arch on the skin over it

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For those who are intimately familiar with the Pisco Sour, the list of ingredients may raise an eyebrow. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026 James topping the list by a significant margin when the likes of Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan have long been seen as the kings of the sports card world may raise some eyebrows, but his priciest card to date does include Jordan on it. Larry Holder, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The senator's debate-stage gaffe was eyebrow raising – some even say disqualifying. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Additionally, his reaction to Panettiere’s passing has raised more than a few eyebrows. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyebrow

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyebrow was in the 15th century

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“Eyebrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyebrow. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

: the ridge over the eye or hair growing usually in a line or arch on the skin over it

Medical Definition

: the ridge over the eye or hair growing on it

called also brow

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