free-range
adjective
: allowed to range and forage with relative freedom
free-range chickens
also
: of, relating to, or produced by free-range animals
free-range eggs
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The smell of fresh cut grass, the warm hug of balmy days, and the familiar sound of the screen door slapping closed as the free-range children run in for a quick reprieve from the heat, all the sights and sounds of the season are in full swing.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
For example, hens fed higher-quality feed and living in less stressful conditions, such as free-range hens, can produce higher-quality, more nutrient-rich eggs than those who eat and live poorly.89
Which Egg Color Tastes Better?
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Consider using organic eggs or free-range options for a richer taste.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 26 May 2025
Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club Buck This 49-point buck was said to have been killed free-range in Wisconsin during the muzzleloader season.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
For example, hens fed higher-quality feed and living in less stressful conditions, such as free-range hens, can produce higher-quality, more nutrient-rich eggs than those who eat and live poorly.89
Which Egg Color Tastes Better?
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Consider using organic eggs or free-range options for a richer taste.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 26 May 2025
Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club Buck This 49-point buck was said to have been killed free-range in Wisconsin during the muzzleloader season.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for free-range
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“Free-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-range. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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