eyebrow pencil

American

noun

a pencil for outlining and shading eyebrows.

eyebrow pencil British

noun

a cosmetic in pencil form for applying colour and shape to the eyebrows

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Etymology

Origin of eyebrow pencil

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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Plummer retreated to the makeup trailer and drew an ugly scar across his nose with an eyebrow pencil.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2025

The controversy began on Sunday when Li was livestreaming a sales pitch for an eyebrow pencil from Chinese cosmetic brand Florasis.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2023

Li responded by saying prices were not rising and told the viewer that she couldn't afford the eyebrow pencil because she wasn't working hard enough.

From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2023

I also like a filled-in brow — I use the Chanel eyebrow pencil.

From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2019

But Judy, thank God, was busy with the eyebrow pencil.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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