1. a very small stone tool or blade, typically from the Mesolithic period
Usage: archaeology

Examples

• The archaeologists discovered several microliths at the ancient campsite.
• These microliths were likely used as arrowheads or cutting tools.
• The museum’s collection includes microliths dating back 10,000 years.
• Hunter-gatherers crafted microliths from flint and other hard stones.
• The tiny microlith measured only two centimeters in length.
• Microliths represent an important technological advancement in prehistoric toolmaking.