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eyebrow

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ// UK //ˈaɪbɹaʊ// eye·brow

n. the line of hair that grows on your face above each eye. You use them to show feelings like surprise or anger.

n. the arch of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket. Primarily serves to protect the eye from moisture and debris while playing a significant role in non-verbal communication.


SIMPLE

She raised one eyebrow in surprise.

CONTEXTUAL

The makeup artist used a dark pencil to define the shape of the model's eyebrow.

COMPLEX

Subtle movements of the eyebrow can convey a wide range of human emotions, from skepticism and confusion to intense concentration or sudden recognition.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English eȝebreu, alteration of Old English ēaganbrū (“eyebrow”), equivalent to eye + brow. The corresponding Old English ēagbrǣw meant "eyelid". Compare Dutch oogbrauw (“eyelid; eyelash; eyebrow”), German Augenbraue (“eyebrow”).

Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to the facial feature generally.

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