archery: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “archery” mean?
The sport, practice, or skill of shooting arrows with a bow.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The sport, practice, or skill of shooting arrows with a bow.
The art, technology, or historical tradition of using bows and arrows; the equipment used for this purpose; figuratively, a symbol of precision or historical combat.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences. The sport is organized under slightly different national bodies (e.g., Archery GB vs. USA Archery).
Connotations
Equally associated with sport, history, and recreation in both varieties.
Frequency
Similar frequency; slightly higher in UK due to stronger historical associations and inclusion in school activities like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Grammar
How to Use “archery” in a Sentence
[subject] does/practises/teaches archeryarchery is [adjective]a session/game of archeryVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “archery” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- She joined the local archery society.
- The archery event was postponed due to rain.
American English
- He bought new archery gear online.
- The park has a dedicated archery range.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Possibly in context of sporting goods retail or event management.
Academic
Used in historical, anthropological, or sports science contexts.
Everyday
Discussing hobbies, Olympic sports, or historical films/books.
Technical
In sports coaching, discussing draw weight, arrow ballistics, or bow types (recurve, compound, longbow).
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “archery”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “archery”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “archery”
- Using as a countable noun (*'an archery')
- Confusing with 'archaeology' in speech.
- Misspelling as 'archerry'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, archery has been a regular Olympic sport since 1972, with recurve bow events.
'Toxophily' is a more formal, historical, or literary term for the love or practice of archery, derived from Greek. 'Archery' is the standard modern term.
No. 'Archery' refers to the activity or the practice. The equipment is called 'archery equipment' or specifically 'bows and arrows'.
'Do archery', 'practise archery', or 'go archery' are standard. 'Play archery' is incorrect as it is not a 'game' in the same way as football or tennis.
The sport, practice, or skill of shooting arrows with a bow.
Archery is usually neutral in register.
Archery: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɑː.tʃər.i/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɑːr.tʃɚ.i/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[not a rich source of idioms]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
ARCH + ERY. Imagine an ARCH through which an arrow is shot, performed by an arch-ER (archer).
Conceptual Metaphor
ARCHERY IS PRECISION (e.g., 'Her argument hit the target with archery-like accuracy').
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'archery' LEAST likely to be used?