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

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

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