eyebrow

American  

[ahy-brou] / ˈaɪˌbraʊ /

noun

1. the arch or ridge forming the upper part of the orbit of the eye.

2. the fringe of hair growing on this arch or ridge.

3. a dormer having a roof that is an upwardly curved continuation of the main roof plane.

4. Printing, Journalism.  kicker.

5. Nautical.  a curved molding protecting a port from falling or dripping water.

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eyebrow British  

/ ˈaɪˌbraʊ /

noun

1. the transverse bony ridge over each eye

2. the arch of hair that covers this ridge

3. See raise

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eyebrow Idioms  

1. see cause raised eyebrows.

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Etymology

Origin of eyebrow

First recorded in 1575–85; eye + brow

Example Sentences

Personal indiscretions once seen as disqualifying, such as the extramarital affair that chased Gary Hart from the 1988 presidential race, scarcely raise an eyebrow.

From Los Angeles Times

A man in his 60s, his eyebrows and hair going white, who planned to work until his body gave out and wondered how much longer he had.

From Los Angeles Times

“But the order of the calls is interesting and likely raised some eyebrows in Tokyo.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It raised eyebrows, but probably didn't come as a huge surprise.

From BBC

D4vd — a young singer whose music straddles the line between R&B and indie rock — has raised eyebrows with some of his musical themes, particularly in the wake of Celeste’s death.

From Los Angeles Times

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