brow

/braʊ/ or /broʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

the hair that grows on the eyebrows, or the ridge of bone above the eye

“She raised an eyebrow and looked at him with a raised brow.”

2. verb

to form or raise the eyebrows, typically to express doubt, suspicion, or annoyance

“She browed at him when he told her the news.”

3. noun

the upper part of a hill or mountain, or the edge of a hill or bank

“The brow of the hill offered a stunning view of the valley below.”

4. noun

the top or upper surface of something

“The brow of the wave crashed against the shore.”

Synonyms

  • eyebrow
  • forehead

Antonyms

  • chin
  • lower lip