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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The 24-year-old was voted as a starter in the July 25 All-Star game, but the breakdown of how the league, media, and fans voted raised some eyebrows. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Not only the incredible key-person risk of everything hinging on Musk himself, which has raised many eyebrows across corporate-governance circles. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 The brown, round cookie has arms and legs, one eyebrow thicker than the other, and one buck tooth. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 For her glam, the 29-year-old actress stunned in rosy makeup, sharp eyebrows, and a shimmering lip. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyebrow

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 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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