short-range

adjective

ˈshȯrt-ˈrānj 

1

: involving or taking into account a short period of time

short-range plans

2

: relating to or fit for short distances

Examples of short-range in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The system is designed to provide short-range protection against drones, helicopters and low-flying aircraft, adding an air-defense layer alongside NMESIS’ anti-ship capability. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

As the event approaches, short-range forecasts will matter far more than historical averages. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026

North Korea has intensified tensions with a series of military displays this month, including short-range ballistic missile launches, live-fire missile and artillery exercises, and the commissioning of a new warship. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea's military said. — CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for short-range

• arrange
• derange
• estrange
• exchange
• midrange
• change
• grange
• mange
• range
• strange
• interchange
• rearrange

Kids Definition

short-range

adjective

-ˈrānj

1

: involving or taking into account only a short period of time

short-range plans

2

: relating to or fit for short distances

short-range radar