Synonyms for

Brows

Verb / braʊz / Another word for brows — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The strip of hair growing on the ridge above a person's eye socket.

Synonyms & similar words

eyebrow supercilium brow hilltop forehead eyebrows arches forehead front supercilium glabella overhead top crest peak summit pinnacle

Synonyms by register

Formal

supercilium

Informal

eyebrows

Literary

arches frowns

Antonyms

forehead temples scalp crown nape

Common collocations

  • raise eyebrows
  • furrow brows
  • arch brows
  • pluck brows
  • thick brows
  • thin brows
  • expressive brows
  • bushy brows

Word family

noun brow
verb browbeat

Usage note

While 'brows' is the plural of 'brow', the term 'eyebrows' is far more common in everyday English. 'Brow' can also refer to the forehead or the edge of something.

Example sentences

  1. She raised her brows in surprise.
  2. He furrowed his brows in confusion.
  3. Her brows were perfectly shaped.
  4. She plucked her brows to make them look neat.
  5. His brows were thick and bushy.

Quotes

  • The eyes are the windows to the soul and the brows are the curtains that frame them.
  • Eyes are the windows to the soul, eyebrows are the curtains.
  • Eyebrows are the one thing you can get into shape without exercising.

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