Definition

The activity or sport of shooting arrows with a bow.

Example

He practices archery every weekend at the local range.

Conversation

Have you ever tried archery?

No, but it looks really interesting!

It's a lot of fun and great for focus.

I'd love to give archery a shot sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archery is derived from "archer" (from Old French *archier*, meaning bowman) and the suffix "-y" (indicating a practice or field). The word "archery" refers to the practice or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'archer' as someone skilled in using a bow, and the '-y' indicates the practice of that skill. This helps you remember that archery is the practice of shooting arrows.

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