warhead

noun

war·​head ˈwȯr-ˌhed 

: the section of a missile containing the explosive, chemical, or incendiary charge

Examples of warhead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Navy’s announcement describes the W93 warhead and Mk7 reentry body as a combined program. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Iran used sophisticated ballistic missiles with multiple-projectile warheads against Jordan. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026

Nuclear winter Researchers have long speculated that AI systems could trigger a nuclear war by getting countries to fire warhead-tipped missiles at each other. — Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Researchers have long speculated that AI systems could trigger a nuclear war by getting countries to fire warhead-tipped missiles at each other. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for warhead

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead

Kids Definition

warhead

noun

war·​head ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌhed 

: the section of a missile containing the charge