long-range

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈrānj 

1

: relating to or fit for long distances

long-range rockets

2

: involving or taking into account a long period of time

long-range planning

Examples of long-range in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Japan's Self-Defense Force has introduced its first long-range Type-25 land-to-ship missile to Yonaguni during the drill, though no test-firing is planned. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Flextjet's fleet of more than 300 aircrafts (helicopters included) operating in the US and Europe includes Embraer's super-light Phenom 300 and the ultra-long-range Gulfstream G450, and offer room for up to 15 passengers. — Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Rassvet, Russian for daybreak, could effectively remove range limits for real-time adjustments and target tracking, giving Russia online control of long-range strikes over Ukrainian territory. — Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026

Thursday’s demonstration did not show long-range flight capabilities. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for long-range

• arrange
• derange
• estrange
• exchange
• midrange
• change
• grange
• mange
• range
• strange
• interchange
• rearrange

Kids Definition

long-range

adjective

-ˈrānj

1

: relating to or fit for long distances

a long-range gun

2

: long-term

long-range planning