noun Uncommon

bowman

BOH-muhn

Bowman (noun) means a person who shoots a bow; an archer. Example: “The bowman took aim and released the arrow in one smooth motion.”

noun

A person who shoots a bow; an archer.

"The bowman took aim and released the arrow in one smooth motion."

The crew member seated nearest the bow of a rowing or sailing boat.

"The bowman signaled that the channel ahead was clear."

How to Use Bowman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn archer, or the crew member positioned at the front of a boat.

bowmen plural, bowmen plural

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From Middle English "boweman," a straightforward compound of "bow" and "man."

Origin: Middle English

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What does “bowman” mean?

The word “bowman” means a person who shoots a bow; an archer. In plain terms, an archer, or the crew member positioned at the front of a boat.

How do you pronounce “bowman”?

“Bowman” is pronounced BOH-muhn (/ˈboʊmən/ in IPA).

How do you use “bowman” in a sentence?

Here is “bowman” used in a sentence: “The bowman took aim and released the arrow in one smooth motion.”

What part of speech is “bowman”?

“Bowman” is a noun.

Where does the word “bowman” come from?

The word “bowman” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "boweman," a straightforward compound of "bow" and "man.".

Is “bowman” a common word?

“Bowman” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bowman” have?

“Bowman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who shoots a bow; an archer.

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