Synonyms for

Archer

Verb / ˈɑ:rtʃɜ: / Another word for archer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who shoots with a bow and arrows

Synonyms & similar words

sagittariusthearcher sagittarius bowman archer bowman marksman sagittarius toxophilite shooter huntsman sharpshooter sniper rifleman gunman assassin murderer killer hitman executioner slayer butcher exterminator terminator eradicator

Synonyms by register

Formal

bowman fletcher

Informal

arrow-slinger bow-wielder

Literary

cupid apollo

Antonyms

shooter marksman gunman sniper sharpshooter

Common collocations

  • skilled archer
  • expert archer
  • longbow archer
  • ancient archer
  • archer's skill
  • archer's bow
  • archer's aim

Word family

noun archer
verb arch
adjective archery

Usage note

An archer is specifically someone who uses a bow and arrow. It is distinct from other types of shooters.

Example sentences

  1. The archer aimed at the target and shot the arrow.
  2. The archer practiced shooting arrows every day.
  3. The archer won the competition with his amazing skills.
  4. The archer wore a quiver to hold his arrows.
  5. The archer used a bow and arrows to hunt for food.

Quotes

  • The archer sees the make upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.
  • The archer ceases to be conscious of himself as the one who is engaged in hitting the bullseye which has his attention, and becomes one with the bow and the arrow.
  • The archer is the true weapon; the bow is just a long piece of wood.

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