Definition
n. the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow at a target.
n. the art, practice, or skill of shooting with a bow and arrows, especially at a target. Often used in the context of competitive sport or historical combat.
Examples
“She practices archery every Saturday morning at the local club.”
“During the summer camp, the children learned the basics of archery, focusing on posture and steady breathing.”
“Modern competitive archery requires not only physical strength and precision but also immense mental focus to account for wind speed and distance during outdoor tournaments.”
Examples
simple
“She practices archery every Saturday morning at the local club.”
contextual
“During the summer camp, the children learned the basics of archery, focusing on posture and steady breathing.”
complex
“Modern competitive archery requires not only physical strength and precision but also immense mental focus to account for wind speed and distance during outdoor tournaments.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the sport or activity in general.
Etymology
From Middle English archerie, from Old French archerie, from archier (“archer”). Equivalent to archer + -ery.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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