short-range

adjective

ˈshȯrt-ˈrānj 

1

: involving or taking into account a short period of time

short-range plans

2

: relating to or fit for short distances

Examples of short-range in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Today, the situation has transformed: the 2024 report found that China’s forces include 900 short-range, 1,300 medium-range, 500 intermediate-range, and 400 intercontinental ballistic missiles. —Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025

EMPs from geomagnetic solar flares, short-range missiles fired by terrorists or nation-states, cyberattacks, or physical attacks on utilities or power facilities are all examples of the risk landscape. —Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025

Bluetooth Bluetooth, originally built for short-range data transfer, unexpectedly reshaped everyday life. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Israeli airstrikes have destroyed over 70 percent of the group’s strategic long-range missiles, antiaircraft missiles, antiship missiles, and short-range rocket launchers. —Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for short-range

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

Kids Definition

short-range

adjective

-ˈrānj

1

: involving or taking into account only a short period of time

short-range plans

2

: relating to or fit for short distances

short-range radar