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

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Examples of arrowhead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The arrowhead shape has long been used on Wally’s line, including the wallypower 58, and more recently on Pardo’s new GT75. —Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024

Meanwhile, other arrowheads found in the valley were quite different. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024

But the researchers of the new study were curious to see what clues the arrowheads would yield. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024

The Grammy winner, 34, showed her support for Kelce, 35, by rocking a vintage-style jacket decked out in Chiefs imagery and colors, including a large arrowhead logo on the back and red and gold sleeves. —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

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

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