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 ( def 9 ).
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 superciliary
3. raise an eyebrow
   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

Following the general election in July, the Labour government made a number of appointments which raised eyebrows.

From BBC

Nine players pulled out of the England squad for the recent Nations League double-header, an amount that raised eyebrows from fans - and even Three Lions captain Harry Kane.

From BBC

“I could feel free to throw out the most outlandish ideas, and Woody would just raise his eyebrows and go, ‘Uh-huh.’

From Los Angeles Times

Cast member Sarah Sherman walked out in Gaetz makeup, complete with a high forehead and frozen, arched eyebrows.

From Salon

The decision to then extend his contract before the summer raised a few eyebrows.

From BBC

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