eyebrow

[ ahy-brou ]

/ ˈaɪˌbraʊ /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR eyebrow ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the arch or ridge forming the upper part of the orbit of the eye.

the fringe of hair growing on this arch or ridge.

a dormer having a roof that is an upwardly curved continuation of the main roof plane.

Printing, Journalism. kicker (def. 9).

Nautical. a curved molding protecting a port from falling or dripping water.

Origin of eyebrow

First recorded in 1575–85; eye + brow

Words nearby eyebrow

eyebeam, eyeblack, eyeblink, eyebolt, eyebright, eyebrow, eyebrow pencil, eye candy, eye-catcher, eye-catching, eye chart

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Example sentences from the Web for eyebrow

It barely raised an eyebrow, perhaps because many assumed it was yet another iteration of the same old pipedream.
China’s Nicaragua Canal Could Spark a New Central America Revolution|Nina Lakhani|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In any other civilized nation this effort at some kind of summer escape would barely raise an eyebrow.
Obama’s Extravagant Summer Break? More Like, America’s Vacation-Deficit Disorder|Clive Irving|August 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The reason it says ‘Sketched with eyebrow pencil and lipstick by Ralph Steadman’ was that I used those very things.
The Gonzo Artist: Behind Ralph Steadman’s Most Famous Work|Alex Suskind|April 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So we are left with a strong “maybe” for the Mississippi case and a California case that should barely raise an eyebrow.
The ‘HIV-Cured Baby’ Distorts Hope|Kent Sepkowitz|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

His deft hand with makeup and eyebrow grooming has made him somewhat of a Hollywood legend.
Meet Hollywood's Eyebrow King, Damone Roberts|Allison Samuels|August 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There was a pause, during which Ftis finished his ground-colour and outlined an eyebrow with a miniature-painter's pencil.
Mohawks, Volume 3 of 3|Mary Elizabeth Braddon
This consists in elevating the shoulders, opening the eyes and mouth and raising the eyebrow; the whole in token of surprise.
Delsarte System of Oratory|Various
The mother's eyebrow and grayish-blue eye, those I knew I had.
The Professor at the Breakfast Table|Oliver Wendell Holmes (Sr.)
Frontal and eyebrow tics also are frequently to be remarked.
Tics and Their Treatment|Henry Meigne
She lifted her eyebrow again, and he fell into a sulky silence.
The Readjustment|Will Irwin

British Dictionary definitions for eyebrow

eyebrow

/ (ˈaɪˌbraʊ) /

noun

the transverse bony ridge over each eye

the arch of hair that covers this ridgeRelated adjective: superciliary

raise an eyebrow See raise (def. 31)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with eyebrow

eyebrow

see cause raised eyebrows.

Medical definitions for eyebrow

eyebrow

[ ī′brou′ ]

n.

The bony ridge that extends over the eye.

The arch of short hairs that covers this ridge.

单词	eyebrow
释义	eyebrow [ ahy-brou ] / ˈaɪˌbraʊ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR eyebrow ON THESAURUS.COM noun the arch or ridge forming the upper part of the orbit of the eye. the fringe of hair growing on this arch or ridge. a dormer having a roof that is an upwardly curved continuation of the main roof plane. Printing, Journalism. kicker (def. 9). Nautical. a curved molding protecting a port from falling or dripping water. Origin of eyebrow First recorded in 1575–85; eye + brow Words nearby eyebrow eyebeam, eyeblack, eyeblink, eyebolt, eyebright, eyebrow, eyebrow pencil, eye candy, eye-catcher, eye-catching, eye chart Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for eyebrow It barely raised an eyebrow, perhaps because many assumed it was yet another iteration of the same old pipedream. China’s Nicaragua Canal Could Spark a New Central America Revolution\|Nina Lakhani\|November 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In any other civilized nation this effort at some kind of summer escape would barely raise an eyebrow. Obama’s Extravagant Summer Break? More Like, America’s Vacation-Deficit Disorder\|Clive Irving\|August 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The reason it says ‘Sketched with eyebrow pencil and lipstick by Ralph Steadman’ was that I used those very things. The Gonzo Artist: Behind Ralph Steadman’s Most Famous Work\|Alex Suskind\|April 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST So we are left with a strong “maybe” for the Mississippi case and a California case that should barely raise an eyebrow. The ‘HIV-Cured Baby’ Distorts Hope\|Kent Sepkowitz\|March 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST His deft hand with makeup and eyebrow grooming has made him somewhat of a Hollywood legend. Meet Hollywood's Eyebrow King, Damone Roberts\|Allison Samuels\|August 18, 2013\|DAILY BEAST There was a pause, during which Ftis finished his ground-colour and outlined an eyebrow with a miniature-painter's pencil. Mohawks, Volume 3 of 3\|Mary Elizabeth Braddon This consists in elevating the shoulders, opening the eyes and mouth and raising the eyebrow; the whole in token of surprise. Delsarte System of Oratory\|Various The mother's eyebrow and grayish-blue eye, those I knew I had. The Professor at the Breakfast Table\|Oliver Wendell Holmes (Sr.) Frontal and eyebrow tics also are frequently to be remarked. Tics and Their Treatment\|Henry Meigne She lifted her eyebrow again, and he fell into a sulky silence. The Readjustment\|Will Irwin British Dictionary definitions for eyebrow eyebrow / (ˈaɪˌbraʊ) / noun the transverse bony ridge over each eye the arch of hair that covers this ridgeRelated adjective: superciliary raise an eyebrow See raise (def. 31) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with eyebrow eyebrow see cause raised eyebrows. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to eyebrow wig, hairstyle, grass, fur, haircut, fiber, wool, strand, sideburn, mane, mien, top, face, countenance, front, temple, shock, lock, tress, down Medical definitions for eyebrow eyebrow [ ī′brou′ ] n. The bony ridge that extends over the eye. The arch of short hairs that covers this ridge. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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eyebrow

noun

Origin of eyebrow

Words nearby eyebrow

Example sentences from the Web for eyebrow

British Dictionary definitions for eyebrow

noun

Idioms and Phrases with eyebrow

Words related to eyebrow

Medical definitions for eyebrow

n.