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

The actress known for playing Marvel archer Kate Bishop in Hawkeye and The Marvels is engaged to be married to NFL star quarterback Josh Allen. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024

The archer and his wife kept the potion hidden in a safe until someone came to steal it one day. —Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024

Just as archers practice visualization and cognitive reframing to manage stress and maintain composure in challenging situations, leaders can also use scenario planning and self-talk to become more resilient. —Juan Carlos Holgado michael D. Watkins, Harvard Business Review, 16 Aug. 2024

Jordan competes in the recurved bow category, which has limbs at the top and bottom of the bow that curve away from the archer. —Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 29 July 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