noun
Uncommon
archery
AHRT-shuh-ree
Archery (noun) means the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow. Example: “She took up archery at summer camp and never stopped.”
noun
1
The sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow.
"She took up archery at summer camp and never stopped."
How to use archery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sport of shooting a bow and arrow.
Common pairings
practice archery
archery range
archery competition
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- archeries
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Etymology
From Old French archerie, from archier, "archer".
Rhymes for archery
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What does “archery” mean?
The word “archery” means the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow. In plain terms, the sport of shooting a bow and arrow.
How do you pronounce “archery”?
“Archery” is pronounced AHRT-shuh-ree (/ˈɑɹt͡ʃəɹiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “archery” in a sentence?
Here is “archery” used in a sentence: “She took up archery at summer camp and never stopped.”
What part of speech is “archery”?
“Archery” is a noun.
Where does the word “archery” come from?
The word “archery” comes from Old French. From Old French archerie, from archier, "archer".
Is “archery” a common word?
“Archery” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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