Eyebrow Meaning in English
word
/ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/
EYE-brow
/ˈaɪbɹaʊ/
EYE-brow
Definition
The line of hair above your eye that helps protect your eyes from sweat and shows expressions.
Usage & Nuances
Plural is 'eyebrows'. Common collocations: 'raise an eyebrow', 'thick eyebrows', 'plucked eyebrows'. Used literally for facial hair, and metaphorically for showing surprise or doubt.
Spanish: cejaPortuguese (BR): sobrancelhaPortuguese (PT): sobrancelhaChinese (Simplified): 眉毛Chinese (Traditional): 眉毛Hindi: भौंArabic: حاجبBengali: ভ্রুRussian: бровьJapanese: 眉毛Vietnamese: lông màyKorean: 눈썹Turkish: kaşUrdu: ابروIndonesian: alis
Example Sentences
She drew her eyebrow with a pencil.
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My right eyebrow is higher than my left one.
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He has thick black eyebrows.
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She raised an eyebrow when she heard the news.
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If you draw your eyebrows too dark, they can look fake.
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People sometimes judge you by your eyebrows, believe it or not!
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