Archer/ˈɑːrtʃər/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage Understanding 'archer' can connect to historical contexts where archery was common. In medieval times, an archer often served in the king's army. Pro Tip 2/3Sporting Events 'Archer' can also refer to participants in modern sports competitions involving archery. She trained rigorously to become an Olympic archer. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Characters Archers appear in folklore and fiction as skilled heroes or warriors. The archer in the story could hit a target blindfolded.