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

It is designed to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), anti-ship warfare, and short-range air defense. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 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

Raza also has a short-range signal jammer that disables Paladin’s drones. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Kherson was among the first places where Russian forces began using short-range FPV drones against civilians. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

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