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

One allegation that’s been raising eyebrows is that Williamson used her role to influence state activity to benefit a client Podesta represented. —Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025

The post featured a picture of his face with a line of stitches stretching from his eyebrow to nose. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Nov. 2025

Meanwhile, lawmakers in Kansas and Indiana raised eyebrows at the six-figure sums required to pay legislators outside of a regular session. —NPR, 14 Nov. 2025

Turns out, the two species were coasting together, hidden in plain sight until one drifted far enough to raise eyebrows. —Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 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