brow

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈbrau̇ 

1

a

: eyebrow

b

: forehead

2

: the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place

3

: expression, mien

brow

2 of 2

noun (2)

: gangplank

Examples of brow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This set features its Brow Wiz ultra-fine pencil, Brow Definer pencil (featuring a triangular tip great for filling in sparse areas), and Clear Brow Gel—a trio sure to create any brow look with ease. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025

Harbin 1 has a wide, flattish face with small cheekbones, big eye sockets, and a heavy brow. —ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025

Johansson’s makeup, featuring bold brows, pink eyeshadow and a soft lip, was done by artist Hung Vanngo. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 June 2025

Monthly facials and lymphatic massages by the fabulous Jacqueline Lozano, and brows carved to perfection courtesy of Saidy Salasyu. —Cierra Black, Essence, 11 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English brū; akin to Old Norse brūn eyebrow, Greek ophrys, Sanskrit bhrū

Noun (2)

perhaps from Danish or Swedish bro bridge; akin to Old English brycg bridge

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

1867, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing brow

• brow ridge
• by the sweat of one's brow
• knit one's brow/brows

Rhymes for brow

• bough
• chow
• ciao
• clow
• cow
• dao
• dow
• frau
• hao
• hau
• how
• lao

Kids Definition

brow

noun

ˈbrau̇

1

a

: eyebrow

b

: forehead

2

: the upper edge of a steep slope

Medical Definition

brow

noun

ˈbrau̇ 

1

: eyebrow

2

: either of the lateral prominences of the forehead

3

: forehead