archery

noun

ar·​chery ˈär-chə-rē 

1

: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow

2

: an archer's weapons

3

: a body of archers

Examples of archery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once used for hunting and warfare, archery remains one of the three celebrated sports of the Naadam Festival, alongside wrestling and long-distance horse racing. — Undraa Buyannemekh, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

The Cirqa Smart Band can track 80 activity types, with automatic detection of typical exercises such as running and walking, plus specialized modes for other activities such as archery and yoga. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026

For nearly 100 years, tens of thousands of children have spent their summers at Mohawk Day Camp in Westchester County, New York, participating in activities like swimming, archery, crafts, dance and theater. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026

Activities include off-road adventures and an adventure camp where teens can try their hand at archery, axe and knife throwing, and electric mountain biking. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

archery

noun

ar·​chery ˈärch-(ə-)rē 

: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow