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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His defense of the decision after the game raised eyebrows across the hockey world. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Thomas Fugate is the latest political appointee of President Donald Trump’s administration to raise some eyebrows. Meredith Kile, People.com, 5 June 2025 Some, like Miley Cyrus, are even taking things a step further (or shorter) with forehead-grazing micro-bangs that sit an inch or more above the eyebrows. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 4 June 2025 While the damage wasn't severe, the incident raised eyebrows. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 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 13 Jun. 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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