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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Chelsea’s recruitment has raised a lot of eyebrows in recent years, but Joao Pedro’s arrival seems a genuinely smart piece of business. Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 June 2025 There is also slight eyebrow lifting and sharp lip pulling. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025 The New York Mets’ latest roster moves raised eyebrows on Monday ahead of their series against National League East rival Atlanta Braves. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025 Trump raised eyebrows this past week with his remarks about Gabbard when he was asked about her testimony from March indicating that Iran was not as close to developing nuclear capabilities as Israel claimed. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 21 June 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 7 Jul. 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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