archer

noun

ar·​cher ˈär-chər How to pronounce archer (audio)
1
: a person who uses a bow and arrow
2
capitalized : sagittarius

Examples of archer in a Sentence

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The archer is known for pursuing truth and justice, which is what Rachel desires. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 McGee’s not sure what classified info the Pentagon is bumping on, but the possible topics include the robot dolphins, the moon base, the counterfeit Cialis, the flesh-eating virus, or the Icelandic archer. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025 This archery recurve bow is perfect for beginners and intermediate archers. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025 Self-Awareness and Inner Strength Archery is solitary but also social, and shooting with a fellow archer can foster a sense of community. Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for archer

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of archer was in the 13th century

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“Archer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archer. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

archer

noun
ar·​cher ˈär-chər How to pronounce archer (audio)
: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow

Biographical Definition

Archer

biographical name

Ar·​cher ˈär-chər How to pronounce Archer (audio)
William 1856–1924 Scottish critic and dramatist

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