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

But short-range systems such as the Iskander ballistic missile have been the workhorse for the Russian military. — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Taiwan would wind up on the losing side of a spending race with China over short-range ballistic missiles. — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026

Its main weapons bay is associated primarily with long-range air-to-air missiles, while smaller side bays carry short-range missiles. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

These started with short-range rocket attacks in 2020 and quickly evolved into drone attacks by the following. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 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