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Definition of archery

archery

/ˈɑːr.tʃə.ri/
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• noun

1

The sport, practice, or skill of shooting arrows with a bow, especially at a target.

Example

"She signed up for an introductory archery course at the local recreation center to improve her focus and upper-body strength."

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• Nearby Words

archeologically
archer
archerfish
archery
archetypal
archetype
archetypical

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'archerie', derived from 'archier' (archer), which traces back to the Latin 'arcuarius' (bowman) and 'arcus' (bow or arch).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Archery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/archery
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