eyebrow

[ahy-brou]

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.

eyebrow

/ ˈaɪˌbraʊ /

noun

1. the transverse bony ridge over each eye

2. the arch of hair that covers this ridge

3. See raise

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyebrow¹

First recorded in 1575–85; eye + brow

Idioms and Phrases

see cause raised eyebrows.

Example Sentences

It was a pick that raised eyebrows but Tuchel was unmoved, continuing to keep faith with Brentford's veteran midfielder, even to the exclusion of Palace's Wharton, saying: "He embodies everything we are trying to build."

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“I wish there was a better way,” he said, wiping sweat off his eyebrows.

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That wasn’t the only strategic misstep that raised eyebrows.

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When producers allow a star’s heroic jawline and eyebrow harmony to be covered in scars and a cloak, you know the artistic ambitions are high.

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The company’s cash and Treasury bills sat at a record $344 billion at the end of June, raising investors’ eyebrows.

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