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

Such granular knowledge of arrowhead design, technology, and fabrication is essential in his line of work, as Bucks County is the woodchuck-hunting capital of the Northeast. —Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025

His image on the screen, wearing a red and gold jacket and knit cap with a big arrowhead on it, gives him away. —Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025

The tomb contained bronze tools, arrowheads, alabaster jars and a gold ring, highlighting the leader’s importance. —Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025

Some of the obsidian artifacts, including arrowheads and spear tips, traveled nearly 750 miles from their source, according to Allan. —Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025

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