nuclear warhead

[ noo-klee-er wawr-hed, nyoo- ]

noun

1. a warhead containing a fission or fusion bomb.

Pronunciation Note

See nuclear ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of nuclear warhead¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

There was no claim by Ukraine that a nuclear warhead was on the missile.

From New York Times

Developing a nuclear warhead for their ballistic missiles might be on their agenda.

From BBC

And there are concerns that if Iran can ride out an attack it will go for broke to produce a nuclear warhead for its missiles.

From BBC

In a report published last year, the Pentagon estimated that China has more than 500 operational nuclear warheads in its arsenal, of which approximately 350 are ICBMs.

From BBC

Enriched uranium is essential in the manufacturing of nuclear warheads.

From BBC

Related Words

• atomic bomb
• hydrogen bomb
• neutron bomb