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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Fishing, mountain biking, hiking, and archery are other options for staying busy, and summer programming is offered for kids and teens. Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 As well as two grass tennis courts, an in-the-forest archery range, and a rock climbing setup have opened in recent years. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 At Irvine Ranch, kids ages 6-17 can enjoy zip-lining, rock climbing, swimming, archery, and creative STEM projects. Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026 Shooting range and archery range. David Caraccio march 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 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 8 Apr. 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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