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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Probably not—but a new poll out Saturday has raised some people’s eyebrows. Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Bizarre moments In recent weeks, as early voting started in several states, Trump rallies have managed to raise more eyebrows over other strange moments. David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 Contour your cheeks, lift your eyebrows, and tighten areas around your neck. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024 If that figure isn’t enough to hike the eyebrows, consider this: Just $135 million of that came from his 92 pro-tournament titles, according to the ATP Tour. Nick Scott, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 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 26 Nov. 2024.

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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