eyebrow

noun

eye·​brow ˈī-ˌbrau̇ How to pronounce eyebrow (audio)
: the ridge over the eye or the hair growing usually in a line or arch on the skin over it

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The arch of Mackenzie Blackwood’s eyebrow was as sharp and sure as the razor in his hand. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026 Watts showed the haunting video to the 12 jurors and two alternates, who reacted with wide eyes and raised eyebrows. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 The car itself might not look that different from a base QX80 beyond that, but Infiniti is betting that the performance numbers will raise eyebrows. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026 There was Amy Dunne 'cool girl,' with her very blonde hair and very dark eyebrows. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyebrow

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

eyebrow

noun
eye·​brow ˈī-ˌbrau̇ How to pronounce eyebrow (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce eyebrow (audio)
: the ridge over the eye or hair growing on it

called also brow

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