eyebrow

noun

eye·​brow ˈī-ˌbrau̇ 

: 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

Friend with pink eyebrows reading, friend in a pinafore singing. —Brenda Hillman, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Kennedy, who reportedly demonstrated an interest in animals of all kinds from a young age, has become somewhat known for the wacky and eyebrow-raising way that interest has manifested in adulthood. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 May 2026

During Bob Bakish’s years as CEO of Paramount, the company licensed marquee properties like Yellowstone and South Park to third-party buyers in multi-year, eyebrow-raising deals. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 May 2026

Dark wavy hair worn loose and bleached eyebrows completed her look. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing eyebrow

• eyebrow pencil

Rhymes for eyebrow

• anyhow
• carabao
• disallow
• disavow
• allow
• avow
• basedow
• chiao
• endow
• highbrow
• lanao
• meow

Kids Definition

eyebrow

noun

eye·​brow ˈī-ˌbrau̇ 

: 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 

: the ridge over the eye or hair growing on it

called also brow