FROWN | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word FROWN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FROWN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Frown

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Old French froignier, from froigne ‘surly look’, of Celtic origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fraʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

furrow one's brows in an expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration

Short Definition:

furrow one's brows in disapproval or concentration

Examples:
  • he frowned as he reread the letter

Word: Frown

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fraʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a facial expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration, characterized by a furrowing of one's brows

Short Definition:

facial expression characterized by furrowing of brows

Examples:
  • a frown of disapproval

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