Definition

A person who uses a bow and arrow to shoot at targets or in competitions.

Example

The skilled archer hit the bullseye every time during the tournament.

Conversation

Did you see that documentary about the archer who competed in the Olympics?

Yeah, I was amazed by how much skill it takes to shoot accurately.

I never realized how much training an archer has to go through.

It's really impressive — I could never do that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archer → The word 'archer' comes from the Old French 'archier' (meaning bowman), which is derived from the Latin 'arcarius' (meaning bowman or archer), from 'arcus' (meaning bow). An archer is someone who uses a bow to shoot arrows.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bowman' from Old French — an archer is someone who uses a bow to shoot arrows.

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