brow

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noun (1)

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: the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place
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brow

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noun (2)

Examples of brow in a Sentence

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Noun
Her makeup featured bold brows, lined eyes and a pop of red lip by Mélanie Inglessis. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 May 2025 Just after launching her beauty and wellness brand, Brunel, Jasmine Tookes gave us a peak into her purse: a lip tint, brow pomade, compact, lipstick, and of course, her Awakening Body Oil. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 May 2025 Some members mopped their brows with colorful kitchen rags brought from home. Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 21 May 2025 Bailey is an esthetician who specializes in lash lifts, brows and waxing, per her business Instagram page. Erica Marrison, People.com, 18 May 2025 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)

before the 12th 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 before the 12th century

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“Brow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brow. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

brow

noun
ˈbrau̇
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b
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: the upper edge of a steep slope

Medical Definition

brow

noun
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: either of the lateral prominences of the forehead
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