rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər How to pronounce rancher (audio)
: one who owns or works on a ranch

Examples of rancher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Under its airy brick arches, Eide and her staff sell chocolates and greeting cards along with all the medicines needed by the local extended community of ranchers and farmers. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 June 2024 Most lawmakers, frankly, aren’t terribly interested in prodding the ranchers, who are an incredibly sophisticated lobby with strong sympathy among voters. Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 June 2024 In 2019, a coalition of local ranchers and business leaders joined with environmental groups to seek protections that both sides agreed were needed. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2024 North Fork ranchers move their stock between pastures in early summer, so don’t be surprised if cowboys are leading cattle drives the very same weekend local winemakers are kicking off their 2024 season with North Fork Uncorked, a series of viticultural events held June 8 to 9. Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for rancher 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rancher was in 1836

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“Rancher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rancher. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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rancher

noun
ranch·​er ˈran-chər How to pronounce rancher (audio)
: a person who owns or works on a ranch

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