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 lineup includes 11 different activities, including wheelchair basketball and rugby, track and field, archery, swimming, and more. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 Paralympian Susan Hagel exemplified longevity and sustained excellence in a different arena, competing in six Paralympic Games across three sports: para track and field, para archery, and wheelchair basketball. Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 One person is dead and 14 others are injured after police say they were struck by lightning at an archery range in New Jersey. Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025 Léo — Alba’s son — goes to the farm to practice archery with him. Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 9 July 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 31 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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