brow

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈbrau̇ 

1

a

: eyebrow

b

: forehead

2

: the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place

3

: expression, mien

brow

2 of 2

noun (2)

: gangplank

Examples of brow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Palmer’s makeup featured bold brows, smoky eyes and a glossy lip thanks to artist Kenya Alexis. —Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025

The vehicle’s eye-catching appearance begins with a prominent brow line where the hood meets the rest of the front end and is accentuated by a thin LED light bar. —Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025

Stop using brow pomades and gels Lastly, some brow products and trends can actually do more harm than good. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2025

Buffalo Chicken Wings: In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of hot sauce, 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of brow sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. —Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025

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

Phrases Containing brow

• brow ridge
• by the sweat of one's brow
• knit one's brow/brows

Kids Definition

brow

noun

ˈbrau̇

1

a

: eyebrow

b

: forehead

2

: the upper edge of a steep slope

Medical Definition

brow

noun

ˈbrau̇ 

1

: eyebrow

2

: either of the lateral prominences of the forehead

3

: forehead