Definition of eyebrow
: 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 even at the time, Rohrabacher’s 2016 Moscow trip raised eyebrows among U.S. officials, particularly at the State Department.
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A Republican stalwart with a low-key style and reputation for caution, his decision to publicly torpedo the latest Senate GOP plan to overhaul health care raised eyebrows.
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Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie is bound to raise eyebrows.
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The Dutch Organization for Scientific Research this week announced the scheme’s first nine grantees; all of them plan to replicate a study that had a major impact in their field but also raised questions—or eyebrows—for some reason.
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The magnitude of the 3-mile construction zone on Colleyville Boulevard has raised eyebrows.
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The movie is remarkably restrained and subtle, as understated as one of Kidman’s raised eyebrows—at least, until someone pulls out a hacksaw.
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Last week the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced changes in its top management that raised eyebrows because of both their timing and their character.
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The announcement is certain to raise eyebrows even as Ford has insisted it can't profitably build passenger cars in the U.S. because of per-unit high production costs.
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First Known Use of eyebrow
15th century
EYEBROW Defined for English Language Learners
eyebrow
playDefinition of eyebrow for English Language Learners
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: the line of hair that grows over your eye
EYEBROW Defined for Kids
eyebrow
playDefinition of eyebrow for Students
: the arch or ridge over the eye : the hair on the ridge over the eye
Medical Dictionary
eyebrow
playMedical Definition of eyebrow
: the ridge over the eye or hair growing on it—called also brow
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