: 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 WebThe scenery will leave you breathless — as will a stamina-requiring Fiery Furnace hike (ranger guidance or individual permit required).—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024 Park rangers responded to the first fire just after midnight on April 4.—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ranger
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