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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Breadcrumb cake may raise a few eyebrows—breadcrumbs, after all, are typically for topping casseroles or breading chicken. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025 Both my mom and dad's sides have fine, soft, textured hair, extending to their sparse eyebrows and lashes. Jailynn Taylor, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025 The woman will require a small number of additional procedures, including eyebrow restoration as well as cosmetic scar reduction on the foot. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025 Her thick, unkempt eyebrows furrow. Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Dec. 2025 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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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