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 company’s long-range FP-1 drones can carry warheads of up to 264 pounds, with a usual range of 1,100 miles, and strike with pinpoint accuracy. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026

The entire group ends up drugged and kidnapped by bad guys looking for a nuclear warhead. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026

Some destroy targets by collision, while others carry small warheads or other defeat mechanisms. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Drones often use incendiary warheads to initiate these catastrophic fires. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 23 July 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