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
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The ranch offers a wide range of activities perfect for all ages, from horseback riding, river floats, and hiking to archery and zip-lining.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
The games travel from city to city hosting competitive team and individual sports that include boys and girls soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball, cricket, flag football, track and field and archery.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Jan. 2026
Other states in the Northeast have less restrictive setbacks for archery hunting than the Bay State.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Archery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archery. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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archery
noun
ar·chery
ˈärch-(ə-)rē
: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow
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