Cupid's arrows

plural noun

1. love arrows.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cupid's arrows¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The creature has been hit by one of Cupid’s arrows, and instantly falls in love with the boy hunting him.

From New York Times

It was the most clever of cupid's arrows that first brought the couple into each other's orbit as pen pals - the high-intelligence society Mensa, of which both were members.

From BBC

The tiara design features forget-me-nots tied with ribbon bows, to signify true love, and which are pierced by cupid’s arrows.

From Reuters

Fact: It is well known that immunity against Cupid’s arrows of desire can be attained by wearing a Bluetooth earpiece and Crocs in public.

From New York Times

As regal as the materials were, only some were destined to be seen; the rest were to become the flip sides of his creations, with hidden Cupid’s arrows of inner seams, stitched with a craftsman’s passion and a mathematician’s accuracy.

From New York Times