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

Wolverine chases the kidnappers across the rooftops, battling sword-wielding mercenaries and archers who leave arrows embedded in his body. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

My editor at Vulture has informed me that this is the name of the mysterious archer who iced Criston from across that field. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Here execution of Cole is a change from the book, as there Cole is shot by three Blackwood archers, but they’ve been turned into just Aly for the show. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 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