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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The talk turns gossipy when Peter tells Linda about an early evening call from an occasional hook-up, raising his eyebrows about the guy’s insistence on playing rough trade. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025 Billy Ray Cyrus raises eyebrows:Fans took note of his shaky performance at post-inauguration Liberty Ball Trace Cyrus' original message came days after Billy Ray Cyrus performed at an event following Trump's inauguration. Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 The £150 price tag has raised eyebrows even among ardent Lush fans on forums such as the 115k-member r/LushCosmetics subreddit. Victoria Turk, WIRED, 26 Jan. 2025 Process explained Mitch McConnell's vote against Hegseth raises eyebrows among Trump critics What Happens Next With Noem at the helm, DHS faces pressing challenges, including implementing Trump's immigration agenda and preparing for potential natural disasters in 2025. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 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 2 Feb. 2025.

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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