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

Among these were seven flint arrowheads, a pair of archer’s armbands and a copper dagger, officials said. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024

There’s a diverse range of character classes, called Vocations, to choose from for the Arisen, such as an archer and thief. —George Yang, Variety, 20 Mar. 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