brow

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noun (1)

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: the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place
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brow

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noun (2)

Examples of brow in a Sentence

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Noun
This graphic fringe—AKA the perfect partner to groomed brows and her infectious smile. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025 After her mani-pedi was complete, and the beautician had given her a coffee per usual, the pair were going to move on to brows and lashes when the woman asked to use the bathroom. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025 But his direct gaze, furrowed brow and serious demeanor stand out, as does the rubble behind him. Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 28 Dec. 2025 This was a far cry from Iman’s makeup, which included her signature smoky eye, burgundy gloss, and razor-thin brows. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brow

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)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brow was in the 14th century

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“Brow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brow. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

brow

noun
ˈbrau̇
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: the upper edge of a steep slope

Medical Definition

brow

noun
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: either of the lateral prominences of the forehead
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