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 dials are all black, with the model’s signature arrowhead hands and applied indexes—all glowing with Super-LumiNova. —Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025

Other archaeological finds include Neolithic bows and arrowheads and World War I-era military paraphernalia. —Outside, 18 Nov. 2025

Its 14 permanent exhibits span millenia, showcasing everything from ancient arrowheads to insights into contemporary local life. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025

Stierli said during the last major government shutdown, from December 2018 to January 2019, an arrowhead on display at an entrance to Shenandoah National Park was stolen. —Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 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