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

Rainbow Springs State Park Thousands of years before Rainbow Springs State Park was established, Florida's Indigenous Timucua people visited these brilliant-blue springs, leaving stone tools, arrowheads, and other relics behind. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

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

In the flint knapping workshop ($76), participants learn about the North American history of making tools from stone and then make one of their own arrowheads or other stone tools to take home; all materials are provided. — Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 2026

From sea to mountains, ingredients cover a spectrum of Okayama specialties, with creations inspired by the subtlest flavor shifts of Japan’s 72 micro-seasons (recent highlights ranged from arrowhead fish, Chinese cabbage, and foie gras to Okayama Nagi beef and turnip). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 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