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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Her dark pixie crop was curled and tousled, with strong eyebrows, and feline-like eye makeup. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026 Lily Allen's super-short bob hits higher than most with a straight-across cut that falls at her ear lobes and bangs that hover right above her eyebrows. Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026 The 30-year-old has raised a few eyebrows during his promotion for his latest film. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026 That step alone should raise eyebrows. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyebrow

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Jan. 2026.

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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