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

Examples of eyebrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cannon had been mulling Trump’s demands to dismiss the case for months, raising eyebrows about the timing of her decision. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 15 July 2024 Lehrer has not been connected to any shady dealings with regard to the program, but his involvement has raised a few eyebrows — especially since Lehrer’s lawyer, Lawrence Lennox, was previously attorney general of Dominica. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024 It’s perfectly crafted to mark celebrations, encouraging the viewer to raise your glass as well as your eyebrows. Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024 More recently, Kylie Jenner and Tyga (who met when Jenner was 14 and Tyga was 21) and Florence Pugh and Zach Braff (21-year gap) have raised eyebrows, as have several of Scott Disick's relationships. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyebrow 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Eyebrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyebrow. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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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