archer

noun

ar·​cher ˈär-chər 

1

: a person who uses a bow and arrow

2

capitalized : sagittarius

Examples of archer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Quoting both antiquity and American myths, models replicated stereotypical poses of athletes throughout time — from archers and disc throwers to weightlifters — playfully deconstructing both gender roles and classical tailoring. —Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 27 June 2024

The archers among us love whimsical side quests, and putt-putt is basically 18 silly, ultimately meaningless tasks chained together. —Jennifer Culp, Them, 26 June 2024

Astrologically depicted by the symbol of the archer, Sagittarius is the ninth sign in the zodiac, often associated with individuals born between Nov. 22 and Dec. 21. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024

Among these were seven flint arrowheads, a pair of archer’s armbands and a copper dagger, officials said. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin arcarius, alteration of arcuarius, from arcuarius of a bow, from Latin arcus bow — more at arrow

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

archer

noun

ar·​cher ˈär-chər 

: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow

Biographical Definition

Archer

biographical name

Ar·​cher ˈär-chər 

William 1856–1924 Scottish critic and dramatist