bowman
noun
an archer.
bowman
1 American
[boh-muhn]
/ ˈboʊ mən /
noun
-
bowmen
plural
bowman
2
American
[bau-muhn]
/ ˈbaʊ mən /
noun
-
bowmen
plural
Bowman
3
American
[boh-muhn]
/ ˈboʊ mən /
noun
bowman
1
British
/ ˈbəʊmən /
noun
bowman
2
British
/ ˈbaʊmən /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of bowman1
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at bow 2, -man
Origin of bowman2
Example Sentences
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"I think we would struggle to get there without a lighter person," British skipper and bowman Rob Bunce said.
From Reuters ● Jun. 17, 2017
In doing so, he matched the feat that Jerry achieved in 1992, when he won the Cup as a bowman on America3.
From New York Times ● Dec. 25, 2013
The first of the Huskies to cross the finish line, bowman Roger Morris, was the last to die.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2012
Will Lockwood suggested as much: "This is only our second proper race," said the Australian bowman.
From The Guardian ● May 27, 2012
“And look yonder,” said Adam the bowman, who stood watch that day.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
Bowman, speaking at a gathering in London, laid out the initial findings of a report that she commissioned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman will participate in a chat in London on stress testing at 9:30 a.m.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Tight end Mark Bowman had his eagerly anticipated breakout game, as he exploded for six catches, 83 yards and two touchdowns, all in the first half.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Then, they mounted a 10-play drive, and Maiava found Bowman again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
If so, it was a test that Bowman failed.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Eventually, the three enlist in the White Company, a cadre of bowmen and men-at-arms now led by the gallant Sir Nigel Loring.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2020
In a stark contrast to Roman tactics, Persia relied on cavalry instead of infantry, including both heavy, armored lancers and highly mobile mounted bowmen.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2020
The bowmen capture the bomb and the man who made it, take them back home.
From Time Magazine Archive
Both these Russian bowmen have be come dedicated Californians; Los Angeles, they feel, will become the future cultural center of the U.S.
From Time Magazine Archive
To the last battle at Fornost with the Witch-lord of Angmar they sent some bowmen to the aid of the king, or so they maintained, though no tales of Men record it.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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