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

London, on the other hand, donned a red dress with all the hallmarks of a Chiefs jersey, including the Kansas City arrowhead and yellow stripes. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025

Pinch Regularly to Promote Growth Many houseplants, such as arrowhead plant, nerve plant, pothos, and schefflera are encouraged to produce in new leaves and shoots when their growing point is removed. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025

And supporting the idea that rituals occurred in these areas, archaeologists have discovered bone arrowheads and even pendants submerged in water below some of the art. —Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025

The discoveries include swords, wooden clubs and arrowheads — some still embedded in the remains of the fallen. —Daniel Wine, CNN, 23 Sep. 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