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

Sok, a ranger patrolling the dense forests as part of the Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project, has witnessed firsthand the transformation brought by the project. —Suwanna Gauntlett, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

Outdoors received grant funding from Colorado Tourism to hand out 3,500 PACT Lite kits at trailheads, ranger stations, and visitors centers across the state. —Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024

Cutting is not permitted in the Clear Creek or Boulder ranger districts. —John Meyer, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024

During his visit, Prince William aims to shed light on environmental challenges and the vital work of rangers, who are on the front lines of conservation efforts. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing ranger

• forest ranger
• lone ranger
• park ranger

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