archery

noun

ar·​chery ˈär-chə-rē How to pronounce archery (audio)
1
: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow
2
: an archer's weapons
3
: a body of archers

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Rates at the four-season resort include all daily meals, beverages, and a year-round activities program offering everything from horseback riding and fly-fishing to mountain biking, ice-skating, and archery. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025 Romantic horse and carriage rides, historical tours, and archery keep the legacy of Adare Manor alive. Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Families can bond over horseback riding, fishing, and archery or relax with the heated pools and spa. Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024 There will be fishing competitions, outdoor gear showcases, clay shooting, and archery and mountain biking excursions. Alexandria Sands, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for archery 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of archery was in the 14th century

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“Archery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archery. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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archery

noun
ar·​chery ˈärch-(ə-)rē How to pronounce archery (audio)
: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow

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