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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Plus, the Paintbox kids also spend time outside with an archery and kid-friendly axe-throwing set (no real axes, although there are for adults) and at the farm for various activities. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 The course is set within the larger Shangri-La Le Touessrok resort, where everyone in the family can enjoy activities such as archery, nature walks, boxing, yoga, and of course, golf. Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026 The company offers both group and custom trips, often centered around major events like the Naadam, featuring wrestling, archery, and horse racing. Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026 Outdoor activities like golfing, fly-fishing, archery and Jeep off-roading round out the experience. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 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 20 May. 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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