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

However, Buckingham Palace also raised its eyebrows when Prince William recently hired Princess Diana’s divorce lawyers. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025

Jennifer Hegseth had already raised eyebrows by attending sensitive meetings with foreign leaders alongside her husband, the Wall Street Journal reported. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025

Harry Potter is now filling up at least its adult roster of cast members for the upcoming HBO series, and at least a few of the choices have raised eyebrows. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025

If, for example, a company spends £20m on a 10 per cent stake in Chelsea Women, then that will justify the £200m figure that has raised eyebrows. —Matt Slater, New York Times, 19 Apr. 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