Illustration of arrowhead
- arrowhead 1
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
Examples of arrowhead in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Its 14 permanent exhibits span millenia, showcasing everything from ancient arrowheads to insights into contemporary local life.
—
Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Stierli said during the last major government shutdown, from December 2018 to January 2019, an arrowhead on display at an entrance to Shenandoah National Park was stolen.
—Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The fully custom 141-footer, previously known as ALY431 but christened Ximena, features aggressive lines reminiscent of an arrowhead and a sharp, pelican’s bow that ensure greater efficiency and enviable style on the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
The researchers used a specialized 3D printer to produce a microarray of spikes shaped like arrowheads, which helped the patch stay in place when it was applied to skin.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for arrowhead
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Stierli said during the last major government shutdown, from December 2018 to January 2019, an arrowhead on display at an entrance to Shenandoah National Park was stolen.
—Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The fully custom 141-footer, previously known as ALY431 but christened Ximena, features aggressive lines reminiscent of an arrowhead and a sharp, pelican’s bow that ensure greater efficiency and enviable style on the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
The researchers used a specialized 3D printer to produce a microarray of spikes shaped like arrowheads, which helped the patch stay in place when it was applied to skin.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for arrowhead
Cite this Entry
“Arrowhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrowhead. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
arrowhead
noun
ar·row·head
-ˌhed
1
: the wedge-shaped striking end of an arrow
2
: something (as a mark) resembling an arrowhead
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share