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

: one of a body of organized armed men who range 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

Although researchers don’t know the whale’s gender, it has been seen in the area since 2013, rangers said. —Paloma Chavez july 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025

His short films focus on a different team of rangers fighting to protect endangered species or guarding areas around the world, and kicked off six weeks ago. —Simon Perry, People.com, 26 June 2025

The litter was born May 3 to Merlyn, one of the Denali Kennels sled dogs who work with mushing rangers on patrol and hauling teams. —Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 25 June 2025

The building is now the reserve’s ranger station and visitor center. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025

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