archery

noun

ar·​chery ˈär-chə-rē How to pronounce archery (audio)
1
: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow
2
: an archer's weapons
3
: a body of archers

Examples of archery in a Sentence

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Campers, who wrapped up their second year in school, participated in activities like horseback riding, canoe races and archery. Michel Martin, NPR, 7 July 2025 In addition, trophy fishing, archery, mountain biking and off-road tours will be offered as off-site excursions. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Each week of camp represents a unique theme in addition to art, STEM, archery, gardening and more. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 Where To Stay Cabot Citrus Farms, a new luxury resort with two 18-hole golf courses, clay shooting course, archery, and bass fishing. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for archery

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of archery was in the 14th century

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“Archery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archery. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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archery

noun
ar·​chery ˈärch-(ə-)rē How to pronounce archery (audio)
: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow

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