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

A section of the contract raised Horning’s eyebrows.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just weeks later, Elisha Kent Kane arrived in Washington, DC, and raised some eyebrows when his traveling cases were brought to Mrs. Sullivan’s.

From Literature

Hints of pink eye shadow, dark eyeliner, red pigmented eyebrows and crimson lipstick complete the transformation — the next “national treasure” has taken the stage.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t know! I don’t care!” yelled Duane, causing both Handsome and Magic to raise an eyebrow.

From Literature

Grandpa arched his eyebrows, and said, “Busy? What were you doing?”

From Literature

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