metalhead

noun

met·​al·​head ˈme-tᵊl-ˌhed How to pronounce metalhead (audio)
: a fan or performer of heavy metal

Examples of metalhead in a Sentence

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Who’s Watching tells the unsettling story of Caleb, a metalhead loner who becomes obsessed with his co-worker, Krista. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2024 Everyone from emo kids and aging metalheads to selfie-taking hypebeasts and disgruntled crustpunks finds a way to get along at Riot Fest — and pretty much everyone there is helpful and supportive (even the security and staff) of each other. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 23 Sep. 2024 The British actor played Eddie Munson, the lovable metalhead with a heart of gold. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2024 This year, the festival will be held twice, Anas said, to cater to metalheads from across Indonesia and around the world. Heather Chen, CNN, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for metalhead 

Word History

Etymology

metal entry 1(sense 6) + head entry 1(sense 20b)

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of metalhead was in 1982

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“Metalhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metalhead. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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