ranger

noun

rang·​er ˈrān-jər 

1

a

: the keeper of a British royal park or forest

b

: forest ranger

2

: one that ranges

3

a

: a member of an armed group who ranges over a region especially to enforce the law

b

: a soldier specially trained in close-range fighting and in raiding tactics

Examples of ranger in a Sentence

She's now a ranger at a national forest in Montana.

We were fortunate enough to get a tour from a ranger when we visited Yellowstone National Park.

Recent Examples on the Web

But, in an unexpected twist for the ranger, the faith leader is involved in the robberies though as a victim not a perpetrator. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Glacier National Park rangers had been tending to Ken when a Two Bear Air Rescue helicopter arrived. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Sheriff's investigators and National Park Service rangers responded and collected the remains, which were taken to the Utah State Medical Examiner's Office. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Between Thursday, April 2 and Friday, May 8, several devices were found near a ranger station in the forest, according to the bureau. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing ranger

• forest ranger
• lone ranger
• park ranger

Rhymes for ranger

• changer
• danger
• manger
• stranger
• arranger
• endanger
• exchanger

Kids Definition

ranger

noun

rang·​er ˈrān-jər 

1

: forest ranger

2

a

: a member of a body of troops who range over a region

b

: a soldier in an army unit with special training (as parachute jumping and scuba diving) for making surprise attacks and raids