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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Brooks Nader's recent ring choice is raising eyebrows. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024 After the company laid off 14 percent of its staff in May, Pete Docter — the Inside Out director who replaced John Lasseter as chief creative officer in 2018 — raised eyebrows with an interview about the company’s latest goals. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024 One study even used photos of the same person—modified to include either a scar, misaligned teeth, thicker eyebrows or a mole—and tested whether prosocial descriptions enhanced beauty ratings, regardless of physical features. Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 Champagne himself is specializing in using the advancements in hair transplant tech to give patients fuller eyebrows. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyebrow 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Jan. 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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