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

: a member of an armed group who ranges 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

Retired State Parks ranger Jim Serpa showed up to the recent workshop to see the plans, recalling when the campgrounds flooded in 2004, the first time in 50 years. —Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026

Yeah, there was an early draft where she was eventually rescued by a ranger who was doing almost like a C-plot investigation. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026

As the director of Milk River Security, which provides anti-poaching and rhino protection services for the reserve, Van Jaarsveld was patrolling on foot that morning with other rangers, according to a spokesperson at Samara Karoo. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026

Check with a local ranger for special warnings. —Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing ranger

• forest ranger
• lone ranger
• park ranger

Rhymes for ranger

• changer
• danger
• manger
• stranger
• arranger
• endanger
• exchanger

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