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

The system is designed to provide direct-to-Earth communications, local wireless connectivity and long-range backhaul links between installations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Active Brake Assist 6 uses a combination of four short-range radar sensors, a long-range radar sensor, and a multipurpose camera. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

But the Valkyries were not rolling over as forward Cecilia Zandalasini cut the lead to five points, and the long-range shots were starting to fall for both squads as the game entered the late third quarter. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Rachid has unveiled the misuse of the testing and its long-range consequences on the local populations and land. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 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