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

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe sport of shooting a bow and arrow.

Common pairings

practice archery archery range archery competition

archeries plural

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From Old French archerie, from archier, "archer".

Origin: Old French

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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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