archery

[ ahr-chuh-ree ]

noun

1. the art, practice, or skill of an archer.
2. archers collectively, as in an army.
3. the equipment of an archer, as bows and arrows.

archery

/ ˈɑːtʃərɪ /

noun

1. the art or sport of shooting with bows and arrows
2. archers or their weapons collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of archery¹

1350–1400; Middle English archerye < Middle French archerie, equivalent to arch ( i ) er archer + -ie -y ³

Example Sentences

Born in a small village in Jammu district, she didn’t know much about archery until two years ago.

From BBC

Fueled by equal parts optimism and determination, Stutzman embarked on a quest that would make him a legend in the sport of para archery.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet, her decision to try a career in archery did not come without its doubts.

From BBC

Aged only 17, Devi will be one of the youngest competitors both in archery and at the Games as a whole.

From BBC

It is impossible to look past South Korea in most archery events.

From BBC

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