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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But the fact the buyer was the eyewear giant raised a few eyebrows. Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 Lionel Messi was absent from Inter Miami training Tuesday morning during the 15 minutes media are allowed to watch, raising eyebrows and questions from reporters in attendance as the team prepares for its opening match of the playoffs against Nashville SC on Friday. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025 Jenner later posted a screenshot of her on FaceTime with Bieber that prominently featured their eyebrows, leading to internet users assuming the pair were shading Gomez. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025 Not only was Bogart 45 and Bacall 19 when their chemistry began to raise eyebrows, but the actor was married to Mayo Methot when their affair began. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 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 Oct. 2025.

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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