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.
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The three attackers are all thought to be in their late teens or early 20s and one of them was a black male with a scar under his left eyebrow.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
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
The Federal Bureau of Investigation trains its agents to notice common signs of mendacity in the people they interrogate: a raised eyebrow, a subtle wince.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Jack raised an eyebrow, then took a closer look around the room.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Researchers at the University of Glasgow say your audience may be paying as much attention to your eyebrows as your words.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Unease over some firms' debt levels has also started to raise eyebrows as interest rates around the world rise, putting pressure on their finances.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
It’s the latest elective, cash-pay scan for asymptomatic people that raises either hopes or eyebrows, depending on how you view our healthcare system.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Even Arbogast’s radio partner — former Trojan defensive tackle Shaun Cody — raised his eyebrows at the suggestion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
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 "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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