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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But what’s the argument in favor of banning them from the 100-yard dash, or cross-country track, or diving, or archery? — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 McCabe said the revenue allows for programs such as free access to dog parks, no parking fees and free programs like archery and mountain biking and fishing. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026 Besides golf there is fishing, hiking, stargazing, croquet, crafts classes, fitness classes, clay shooting, axe throwing, archery, pickleball and even rock climbing. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 McGrail-Bateup wasn’t interested in attempting to regain the archery record or in keeping his shouting record. — ABC News, 23 June 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

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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