Synonyms for

Archers

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

Definition

Archers are people who shoot arrows from a bow as a sport or for hunting.

Synonyms & similar words

sagittariusthearcher sagittarius bowman archer bowmen marksmen shooters hunters sportsmen bowhunters toxophilites sagittaries fletchers arrowcrafters arrowsmiths

Synonyms by register

Formal

bowmen fletchers toxophilites

Informal

bow shooters arrow slingers

Literary

quiver bearers yew wielders

Antonyms

gunners marksmen sharpshooters snipers rangers

Common collocations

  • skilled archers
  • expert archers
  • ancient archers
  • longbow archers
  • mounted archers
  • elite archers
  • trained archers

Word family

noun archer
verb arch
adjective archery

Usage note

An archer is someone who shoots with a bow and arrow. The term is often used in historical or fantasy contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The archers hit the bullseye with their arrows.
  2. The archers practiced shooting arrows every day.
  3. The archers went on a hunting trip in the forest.
  4. The archers competed in a national tournament.
  5. The archers wore special gloves to protect their fingers from the bowstring.

Quotes

  • "An archer cannot hit the bullseye if he doesn't know where the target is." - Confucius
  • "The bow is the weapon of the hunter, the tool of the archer." - Anasazi Proverb
  • "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." - Kahlil Gibran

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