archer

noun

ar·​cher ˈär-chər 

1

: a person who uses a bow and arrow

2

Archer : sagittarius

Examples of archer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jace broke free, pushed himself to the water's surface, and was then used for target practice by archers on nearby ships. —Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 June 2026

His latest partnership, with silversmith Neil Zarama of the Chiricahua Apache Nation, includes this belt buckle inspired by the Ketoh, a wrist guard traditionally worn by archers. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

The distance between an archer and target depends on their skill level and purpose in practice. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

Last week’s contortionist archer. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2026

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

Rhymes for archer

• marcher
• departure

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