Brow

/braʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The ridge over the eye; the forehead.
She raised her brow in surprise when she heard the news.
The upper part of a person's face, usually referring to the forehead.
He wiped the sweat from his brow after finishing the race.
The edge or brink of something, such as a hill or cliff.
They stood at the brow of the hill, admiring the view.
The hairy arch above the eyes; the eyebrows.
His thick brows added to his stern appearance.

Etymology

Old English 'brū' meaning forehead.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brow furrowed:
To show deep thought or worry.
brow of the hill:
The top or peak of a hill.
to raise one's brows:
To show surprise or disbelief.

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Slang Meanings

Brow as a reference to someone's facial expression.
Look at that brow—she's really thinking hard!
Used to describe someone being angry or stern.
He's got a real brow on him when he's upset.