Archer

/ˈɑːrtʃər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who shoots with a bow and arrows.
The archer aimed carefully before releasing the arrow.
A competitor in the sport of archery.
She trained for years to become a skilled archer in the national championships.
A figure in mythology or astrology representing the sign Sagittarius.
The archer is often depicted as a centaur in various artworks.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French archer, from Latin arcarius, from arcus meaning 'bow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

archer's bow
A bow specifically designed for archery.
to draw a bow
To pull back the string of a bow in preparation to shoot an arrow.
archery range
A designated area for practice or competition in archery.

Related Words

archery
The sport or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow.
bow
A weapon used by archers to shoot arrows.
arrow
A slender projectile that is shot from a bow.

Slang Meanings

To be an archer
He's totally an archer when it comes to aiming for those targets.
Archery nerd
She's such an archery nerd; she knows all the best gear.