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

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Your brows are a key feature when crafting a minimal makeup look. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 These include forehead and brow, upper body, arm and neck, thigh, and breast lifts. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Sep. 2026 Cut to this September, and Hollywood brows are less sweaty, recent Los Angeles heat wave notwithstanding. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 The brow gel is also waterproof and can last through ocean swims, sweaty workouts, and more. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 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

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“Brow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brow. Accessed 7 Sep. 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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