: 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.
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The neighboring cities of Carlsbad and San Marcos both have ranger programs with full-time employees who help enforce regulations, assist with events and programs, and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for park visitors.—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025 After news of Jackson's death was made public, many within the hiking community called for greater safety measures to keep rangers safe.—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 July 2025 The National Park Service hosts ranger talks, and there are tours and reenactments in Gettysburg.—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 July 2025 The driver of the ski trail groomer, DNR ranger Roy Pederson, died at the scene.—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ranger
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