Eyebrow

usgb/ˈaɪbraʊ/
noun

The strip of hair growing above the eye.

She has dark eyebrows.
Visual representation of "eyebrow" - The strip of hair growing above the eye.

Often appears as...

  • pencil in eyebrows
  • trim eyebrows
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Gender differences

In some cultures, women pluck or style their eyebrows more often than men.

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In many beauty salons, eyebrow shaping is a common service for women.
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Emotional cues

Eyebrows can convey emotions; arched eyebrows might indicate surprise or questioning.

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Her arched eyebrows showed her skepticism.
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Descriptions in literature

Writers often describe eyebrows to give insights into a character's appearance or emotions.

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The villain had thick, bushy eyebrows that added to his menacing look.
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