archer

noun

ar·​cher ˈär-chər 

1

: a person who uses a bow and arrow

2

capitalized : sagittarius

Examples of archer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, Jordan White, 15, became the youngest U.S. archer to qualify for the Paralympics. —Asher Price, Axios, 12 July 2024

The singer also did the archer move, referencing Kelce’s signature pose, on July 5. —Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 7 July 2024

Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21 Sagittarius is a fire sign, symbolized the archer. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024

Quoting both antiquity and American myths, models replicated stereotypical poses of athletes throughout time — from archers and disc throwers to weightlifters — playfully deconstructing both gender roles and classical tailoring. —Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 27 June 2024

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

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