arrowhead

noun

ar·​row·​head ˈer-ō-ˌhed 

ˈer-ə-, 

ˈa-rō-, 

ˈa-rə-

1

: a wedge-shaped piercing tip usually fixed to an arrow

2

: something resembling an arrowhead

3

: any of a genus (Sagittaria) of marsh or aquatic plants of the water-plantain family with leaves shaped like arrowheads

Illustration of arrowhead

• arrowhead 1

Examples of arrowhead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The venomous coral snake does not have the telltale arrowhead shape and can often be confused with the nonvenomous kingsnake. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

While more modest than the ritual bronze vessels prized by museums, these artifacts—simple knives, arrowheads, and broken clay molds—suggest a major metal-working site. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026

The left container includes shrimp plant, 'Aquamarine' pilea, variegated Pteris fern, selaginella, sword fern, and arrowhead vine. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

Plus, the arrowhead print easily complements other layers or decorative touches. — Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English arowe-heed, from arowe arrow entry 1 + heed head entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for arrowhead

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• letterhead
• loggerhead

Kids Definition

arrowhead

noun

ar·​row·​head -ˌhed 

1

: the wedge-shaped striking end of an arrow

2

: something (as a mark) resembling an arrowhead