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

North Korea has previously described the 600 mm system, known externally as the KN-25, as being able to deliver tactical nuclear warheads. — Joyce Lee, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Since then, North Korea has expanded its nuclear weapons program, and analysts believe the totalitarian regime now has dozens of nuclear warheads. — Anna Coren, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Out of the over 12,000 nuclear warheads owned by nuclear powers, more than 9,000 are held in military stockpiles for potential use. — Anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

He’s now estimated to have dozens of nuclear warheads and has vowed to build more. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 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