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
His father stood waiting for him with his arms folded and his brow furrowed. John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024 These reusable silicone patches help smooth fine lines around the brows, eyes, mouth, and neck. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024 Her makeup, done by artist Tina Turnbow, featured a natural look with bold eyes and brows. Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 Steadicams thrust into the faces of the leads project their expressions, and the sweat on their brows, on a massive screen behind them. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024 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)

before the 12th 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 before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Brow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brow. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

brow

noun
ˈbrau̇
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b
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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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