1
: relating to or fit for long distances
long-range rockets
2
: involving or taking into account a long period of time
long-range planning

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This long-range timeline gives automakers and investors a roadmap and has helped to boost EV sales. Margo T. Oge, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 The effects were devastating, crippling about a dozen long-range bombers that were equipped to carry nuclear weapons. Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025 Through two games, da Silva has averaged 18.5 points while shooting 38.5% from 3 on 6.5 long-range attempts per contest with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a block. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin is continuing the long-range bombardment of Ukrainian cities despite criticism from Trump, whose months-long push for a ceasefire and eventual peace deal has thus far failed to achieve a breakthrough. David Brennan, ABC News, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for long-range

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of long-range was in 1809

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“Long-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-range. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

long-range

adjective
-ˈrānj
1
: relating to or fit for long distances
a long-range gun
2
: long-term
long-range planning

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