free-range I. \¦ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ \intransitive verb : to range and forage with relative freedom < too cold to let hens free-range > < free-ranging and caged monkey colonies > II. adjective : allowed to range and forage with relative freedom < free-range chickens > also : of, relating to, or produced by free-range poultry < free-range eggs >