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

Examples of eyebrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Beauty is about the societal conditions that would make the drug in question so irresistible, updating the plastic surgery satire of Nip/Tuck to raise its eyebrow in the direction of social media, relentless advertising and youthful culture of bullying and peer pressure. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026

Fans noticed last week that Brown had unfollowed France, Porowski and van Ness, a move that raised eyebrows as Season 10’s premiere approached. —Vivian Kwarm, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026

Elijah ‘Bo’ Barnes Like Clark, Bo Barnes raised eyebrows during the Longhorns’ bowl victory over the Wolverines. —David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026

In addition to his controversial comment to Colton Underwood, his eyebrow-raising method of eating while in the castle has shocked — and disgusted — many viewers. —Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 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
• basedow
• chiao
• endow
• highbrow
• lanao
• meow

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