bowman
noun
an archer.
bowman
1 American
[boh-muhn]
/ ˈboʊ mən /
noun
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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
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Be that as it may, in 2016 the bearded bowman was told he was not allowed to don his trademark hat during the Olympic Games in Rio.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2018
"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
And a master bowman could shoot through them.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
Some of the rules put in place following the crisis pushed a lot of activity out of the financial system, restraining growth with capital requirements and other regulations, Bowman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
And another official, Michelle Bowman, said she did not "currently see an urgent need for further action".
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The winners will be announced on 15 November at a ceremony in Glasgow hosted by broadcaster Edith Bowman.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
USC still has standout freshmen Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and tight end Mark Bowman to pace the passing attack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“I’m glad Mrs. Bowman sold you her house,” I say.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
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
A few of the old bowmen, like Soapy Williams, have made the switch.
From Time Magazine Archive
When each of the 106 ablest bowmen in the U. S. had shot his 468 arrows, Russ Hoogerhyde was champion again, 2,865 to 2,599 for Ed Pikula of Cleveland.-
From Time Magazine Archive
"I need to have a word with those new bowmen Ser Desmond is training. I'll visit him later."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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