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

Recurve bows are long, elegant and low-tech, and rely mostly on the strength of the archer. —Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

The company that previously sold its archer vehicle barricades to the city delivered more last week and is training people here how to use them. —Axios, 13 Jan. 2025

Here’s what to know about the armless archers taking the world by storm. —Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024

The Fire sign is symbolized by the archer and governed by Jupiter — the planet of luck and expansion — which adds to the curious and exciting energy in the air. —Athena Sobhan, People.com, 23 Nov. 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