Eyebrow
ˈaɪbraʊ
Definitions
The strip of hair growing above the eye.
ˈaɪbraʊ
A strip of hair above the eye.
Her eyebrows arched in surprise when she heard the news.
💡 Simply: It's the line of hair right above your eye! It helps keep stuff out of your eyes and shows how you're feeling.
👶 For kids: The hairs on your face above your eyes. They help keep stuff out of your eyes!
More Examples
He furrowed his eyebrows in concentration.
She spent a lot of time shaping her eyebrows.
The eyebrow protects the eye from sweat and sunlight.
How It's Used
"The eyebrow protects the eye from sweat and sunlight."
"She carefully shaped her eyebrows with a pencil."
"He raised an eyebrow in surprise."
Idioms & expressions
raise an eyebrow
To show surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
"His unconventional proposal raised an eyebrow among the committee members."
a furrowed brow
A facial expression showing worry, concentration, or disapproval.
"He looked at the problem with a furrowed brow."
From Middle English *eie broue*, from Old English *ēagbrǣw* ("eyebrow"), equivalent to *eye* + *brow*.
The word 'eyebrow' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and usage since its Old English origins.
Memory tip
Think of the 'eye' and 'brow', the hair *above* your eye.
Word Origin
"The hair-covered ridge above the eye."