archer

noun

ar·​cher ˈär-chər How to pronounce archer (audio)
1
: a person who uses a bow and arrow
2
capitalized : sagittarius

Examples of archer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That is all; archers are just really impressive, full stop. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024 Some 2024 Summer Olympics viewers are noting just how strikingly similar one archer looks to a certain American rapper. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024 The archer rocked an Italy jersey and a bucket hat, while fans found similarities in his beard and face to Slim Shady. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 July 2024 Sagittarius The archer is another fire sign that Leo pairs well with. Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for archer 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of archer was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Archer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

archer

noun
ar·​cher ˈär-chər How to pronounce archer (audio)
: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow

Biographical Definition

Archer

biographical name

Ar·​cher ˈär-chər How to pronounce Archer (audio)
William 1856–1924 Scottish critic and dramatist
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