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

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The resort is also home to a 27-hole championship golf course, an expansive wellness spa, and a seasonal dude ranch pop-up program with horseback riding and archery lessons. Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 The Paralympics have their roots in a British hospital for World War II veterans with spinal injuries, which organized a wheelchair archery competition — called the Stoke Mandeville Games — in conjunction with the 1948 Olympics in London. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026 Next up for him were cycling, swimming, and archery. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026 Other activities include horse-riding in the company of a local Sherpa, archery, mountain biking and a cooking class for local Thakali-style food. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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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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