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

To this, the stoic Bednar raised an uncharacteristic (and bruised) eyebrow. —Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026

Over the next few days, a series of eyebrow-raising charges were made using his debit card, including purchases of enough gas to fill up multiple vehicles, Garcia told the Santa Fe New Mexican. —Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026

Flau’jae Johnson in a trade-down maneuver with Seattle that raised eyebrows across the league. —Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026

According to the affidavit, Luna slapped him in the face, leaving a bruise between his eyebrows. —Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026

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