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

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

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

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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.

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Even subtle cues—a raised eyebrow, a nod—can signal approval or disapproval and steer the room.

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Coming from Chechnya, a conservative Muslim republic in Russia, she cut her hair short, stopped covering her head, shaved off part of her eyebrow and posted quirky selfies on Instagram.

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