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

Recent Examples on the Web Nitro Circus founder Travis Pastrana posted an Instagram video of archer's famed triple backflip in tribute to his late friend. David K. Li, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024 Girls archer: Lexus Goff, Scott – The sophomore shot a 282 with 16 10s and finished fifth in girls competition at the Let Em Fly Tournament this weekend. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2024 Boys archer: Luke Zumbiel, Villa Madonna – The sophomore had 23 10s and a 292 total score at the 5th Annual Villa Madonna New Year's Nock-Out and was first among all high school boys at the event. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2024 Dressing up in a mint green costume with wavy blonde tendrils, her look was a little more Daenerys Targaryen than elven archer Legolas. Brittany Vincent, EW.com, 28 July 2023 The look was popular among ancient Greek women, who were copying depictions of the styles worn by their goddesses: Artemis, the archer, wore her bun tight and at the nape; Aphrodite tied hers off at the crown. Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 5 Dec. 2023 Sara Scalia is an archer from 3-point range, averaging a 44.6% mark from beyond the arc. Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024 The property is fit for an archer, with prime bow hunting opportunities. Melissa Manno, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Dec. 2023 When the pulpit is removed, Bush sings the bridge with a visceral intensity, ending the song by grabbing a bow and arrow and placing herself in an archer stance. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2023

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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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Cite this Entry

“Archer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archer. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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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