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 venomous coral snake does not have the telltale arrowhead shape and can often be confused with the nonvenomous kingsnake. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

The left container includes shrimp plant, 'Aquamarine' pilea, variegated Pteris fern, selaginella, sword fern, and arrowhead vine. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

While more modest than the ritual bronze vessels prized by museums, these artifacts—simple knives, arrowheads, and broken clay molds—suggest a major metal-working site. —Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026

Additionally, bronze knives and arrowheads were identified, along with seashells. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026

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