bowboy

/bouˈboʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who shoots a longbow, especially in a contest or competition

“The archery club’s head, a skilled bowboy, led the regional tournament with a perfect score.”

2. noun

A rider on horseback, especially one who carries a longbow or is skilled in archery

“The medieval pageant featured knights and bowboys in colorful costumes, reenacting a 14th-century battle scene.”

Synonyms

  • archer
  • bowman

Antonyms

  • gunner
  • marksman