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 interceptor uses kinetic energy to destroy incoming threats without carrying a conventional explosive warhead. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

The improved terminal guidance also allows the drones to strike more precise aim points, increasing the effectiveness of even relatively small warheads. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

The Shinkolobwe mine in the southeastern Katanga region, which fed US nuclear warhead production, was formally closed in 2004, but mining activity persists in the region. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The country is currently estimated to possess 60 nuclear warheads and enough fissile material to produce at least 30 more, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 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