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

Examples of eyebrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After raising eyebrows on the preseason tour of the United States, scoring a goal against Manchester City and a brace at Real Madrid's expense, Pau Victor stayed with the first team and is trying to find a way to regular minutes on the front line. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 25, tells PEOPLE that her married name has always raised eyebrows, but even more so recently following the news of her husband Zac's cousin Ben Affleck divorcing Jennifer Lopez. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 Minus some eyebrows, hair, and partially visible eyes, there’s not much to see here—just stars and galaxies, a whole other kind of beauty. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2024 Botox for Lee’s forehead, jaw and eyebrows ran her about $70 in Seoul, for example. Steffi Cao, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyebrow 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Eyebrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyebrow. Accessed 12 Sep. 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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