wellhead

noun

well·​head ˈwel-ˌhed 

1

: the source of a spring or a stream

2

: principal source : fountainhead

3

: the top of or a structure built over a well

Examples of wellhead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In this case, the same techniques will be used—except to carry the nuclear waste canister farther away from the surface and wellhead. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

But officials stressed that contaminated water was diverted away from the wellhead area and that that Longview’s water is safe. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 31 May 2026

Between the wellhead and the gas station lies a network of refineries, pipelines, storage terminals, and transportation systems. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

Across the county, one of T5 Smackover Partner’s sites, Blondie Lady, was also beginning to quiet as crews packed up, leaving just the wellhead behind. — Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wellhead

• wellhead price

Rhymes for wellhead

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead

Kids Definition

wellhead

noun

well·​head ˈwel-ˌhed 

: the top of or a structure built over a well