archer

[ˈɑːrtʃər]

archer Definition

a person who shoots with a bow and arrows, especially at a target for sport.

Using archer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "archer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Robin Hood is a famous archer in English folklore.

  • Example

    She won the archery competition by hitting the bullseye every time.

  • Example

    The archer aimed carefully before releasing the arrow.

archer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for archer

Phrases with archer

  • a person who shoots with a longbow, a type of bow that is tall and roughly the height of the archer

    Example

    The longbow archer was able to shoot arrows farther than the other competitors.

  • a person who shoots with a crossbow, a type of bow that uses a horizontal limb assembly mounted on a stock

    Example

    The crossbow archer was able to shoot arrows with greater accuracy than the other competitors.

  • a person who earns a living by shooting with a bow and arrows, often competing in tournaments or performing in shows

    Example

    The professional archer won many competitions and was highly respected in the archery community.

Origins of archer

from Old French 'archier', from Latin 'arcarius', from 'arcus' meaning 'bow'

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Summary: archer in Brief

An 'archer' [ˈɑːrtʃər] is a person who shoots with a bow and arrows, especially at a target for sport. It can refer to different types of archers, such as 'longbow archer' or 'crossbow archer,' or to a 'professional archer' who earns a living by shooting with a bow and arrows. Examples of archers include Robin Hood and athletes who compete in archery competitions.

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