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

Para archers in Stutzman’s classification traditionally have lower-body disabilities or impairment in one or both arms. —David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2024

The hoard, which is older than the house, appears to date to the fifth century B.C.E. Each coin features an image of a kneeling archer, and experts are trying to parse minor stylistic differences to put them in chronological order. —Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Aug. 2024

Italian archer Mauro Nespoli’s knees were weak and his arms were heavy as Team Italy lost to host country France 6-2 during the archery men’s team quarterfinals at the 2024 Olympics on Monday (July 29). —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 July 2024

Days after taking the stage in London, the pop superstar, 34, paid tribute to her NFL star boyfriend, 34, by doing his signature archer pose at her concert in Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Friday, June 28. —Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 29 June 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