ranger

noun

rang·​er ˈrān-jər How to pronounce ranger (audio)
1
a
: the keeper of a British royal park or forest
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 With the protection of rangers, Khustain has become a sanctuary for them. Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024 The rangers live on the other side, at Playa Sardinera, so our camp — Playa Pájaros — was wilder, both more private and more neglected. Carina Del Valle Schorske, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024 Visitors can tour the ruins, view the exhibits inside the visitor center, observe the local wildlife, or attend a ranger program. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024 On this tour, guests can join the National Park's guide for a brief trek around the camp, to learn about the region's history and visit the nearby ranger station. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks rangers will kick off Flatiron Freddy’s arrival at 8 a.m. at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage in Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road and Ninth Street. Dana Cadey, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2024 As water levels dropped, however, rangers said the tubs were once again accessible. Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024 Jerry Miller, the ranger who helped lead the wagon tour, has also captured rare footage of a Florida panther at the border of Duette. Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024 The nearby campground, Sandy Flat Campground, will remain open, rangers said. Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of ranger was in the 14th century

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“Ranger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ranger. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ranger

noun
rang·​er ˈrān-jər How to pronounce ranger (audio)
1
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
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