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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For years, the city of Eagle has mulled building an 80-acre shooting sports park adjacent to the archery range on Willow Creek Road to the north of Beacon Light Road. — Noah Daly august 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026 In Carson, which will host tennis, rugby sevens, archery, track cycling and field hockey, the average price is $187. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The pet-friendly property has an impressive lineup of adventurous activities for guests, including horseback riding, rodeo 101 courses, hiking, archery, a shooting range, ropes course, float trips, sapphire mining, UTV tours, ice fishing and more. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 31 July 2026 But Isabella tends to do things in her own time, and archery is no exception. — Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for archery

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 16 Aug. 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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