brow

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈbrau̇ How to pronounce brow (audio)
1
a
: eyebrow
b
: forehead
2
: the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place
3
: expression, mien

brow

2 of 2

noun (2)

: gangplank

Examples of brow in a Sentence

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Noun
Her glam featured her hair worn with natural waves and makeup highlights included bold brows, lined and smokey eyes with a glossy lip. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Instead, buck the high-brow options and go for her chillwear. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 But a flicker of annoyance crosses Charli’s brow, as if the question touches a nerve. — Nancy Jo Sales, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 Revlon designed the pointed applicator to draw hair-like strokes for brows, so a precise dot on skin is well within its range. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brow

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English brū; akin to Old Norse brūn eyebrow, Greek ophrys, Sanskrit bhrū

Noun (2)

perhaps from Danish or Swedish bro bridge; akin to Old English brycg bridge

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brow was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing brow

Rhymes for brow

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“Brow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brow. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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Kids Definition

brow

noun
ˈbrau̇
1
a
: eyebrow
b
: forehead
2
: the upper edge of a steep slope

Medical Definition

brow

noun
ˈbrau̇ How to pronounce brow (audio)
1
: eyebrow
2
: either of the lateral prominences of the forehead
3
: forehead
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