eyebrow
Americannoun
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eyebrows
plural
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the arch or ridge forming the upper part of the orbit of the eye.
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the fringe of hair growing on this arch or ridge.
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a dormer having a roof that is an upwardly curved continuation of the main roof plane.
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Printing, Journalism. kicker.
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Nautical. a curved molding protecting a port from falling or dripping water.
noun
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the transverse bony ridge over each eye
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the arch of hair that covers this ridge
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See raise
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of eyebrow
Explanation
Your eyebrows are the curved areas of hair on your face above each of your eyes. The purpose of eyebrows is to keep dust and sweat from getting in your eyes. Eyebrows help protect your eyes, but they're also an expressive part of your face, often giving away your mood instantly — especially ones like surprise or anger. While just about everyone can raise and lower both eyebrows together, only some of us can move them independently of each other. The size and shape of eyebrows varies widely from person to person, and many people pluck individual hairs from their eyebrows to shape and thin them.
Example Sentences
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The next thing I think you start seeing is the court becoming interested in, despite its professed adherence to textualism, reading these statutes with an eyebrow raised.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
The scientist raises an eyebrow and takes a deep breath – these observations don’t fit with Yellowstone’s usual behavior.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
"A truly gifted performer of stage and screen, his one eyebrow could say more than most actors entire bodies," Schneider said.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
I am forever envious that Andrea can mimic Curry’s raised eyebrow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Mother checked his watch and raised an eyebrow.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
Soon after TechCrunch reported on the concerns, Instinct updated its terms-of-service agreement to remove several of the phrases that raised eyebrows.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Dalporto raised eyebrows earlier this year when he posted on Reddit and TikTok to crowdsource ideas for the guitar the company plans to create and sell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Hall's World Cup omission raised eyebrows given England entered the tournament without a natural left-back.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The inclusion of a sprint event in Monaco will inevitably raise eyebrows, given it is almost impossible to overtake around the historic street circuit.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Avery waggles her eyebrows, and my cheeks go warm.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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