: 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 WebBecause of the remote location, rangers and EMTs stayed with the group overnight.—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 Officers and rangers had to temporarily evacuate the area so that helicopters could land and transport the victims from the area, Page police said.—L. M. Boyd, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2024 Bring trekking poles, check with the rangers at Jenny Lake about whether crampons are needed, and summon all of your stamina.—Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2024 Glen Canyon rangers and Page Fire Department personnel help get the injured out of the water and into ambulances and helicopters to be rushed to hospitals.—CBS News, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for ranger
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