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

The film’s narrative kicks into gear when the legendary sun-shooting archer vanishes during a mission to rescue the dying sun, prompting Chang Er to embark on a perilous journey to the moon’s dark side alongside an earthbound bandit who crash-lands into her world. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026

The archer is known to be a magical being that throws zingers, or in this case, spells, at those who frustrate their peace. —Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

Other barriers for the sidewalk, called archers, were in storage and were not being used. —Kati Weis, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025

Imagine being an archer in the Olympics. —Christopher Carr, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025

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