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

Russia continued its own long-range strike campaign on Ukraine overnight. — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

In June, Fire Point, one of Ukraine's largest defense manufacturers tested a ballistic missile, which would in theory allow Ukraine to respond to Russia's long-range attacks. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

The administration has relied on expensive, long-range weapons, leading to critical shortages of drones, missiles and defense systems. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Russia’s wartime economy has been brought into sharper focus in recent weeks by Ukraine’s long-range drone attacks on oil refineries and delivery warehouses. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Aug. 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