Free-range
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Free-range is an adjective meaning Of, pertaining to, or produced by animals that are allowed to roam freely, rather than being confined indoors.
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or produced by animals that are allowed to roam freely, rather than being confined indoors.
More Meanings
- (by extension, of children) Allowed to move about outdoors without supervision.
- Relating to a hands-off parenting style in which children are allowed to go out and explore alone.
Example Sentences
free-range parents
free-range children
To correct helicopter parenting, critics have proposed slow parenting, simplicity parenting, and free-range parenting.
I think they would laugh if someone asked them whether I was a loose, free-range parent — or my husband, Jesse, for that matter. No, we’re pretty organized and pretty intense.
Synonyms for free-range
Depending on context, synonyms include unconfined.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unconfined, scattered, outdoor, open-air, odd-job, casual.
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