dude ranch

noun

: a vacation resort offering activities (such as horseback riding) typical of western ranches

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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 Koch acquired the former dude ranch for $26.5 million back in 2007. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 June 2026 Just an hour north of the monument is Our Heritage Guest Ranch, a working dude ranch that's surrounded by the Oglala National Grasslands. Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026 Her family owns Cold Spring Tavern in California, the first to serve Henson’s dressing outside of his dude ranch. Holly Meyer, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dude ranch

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dude ranch was in 1899

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“Dude ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dude%20ranch. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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dude ranch

noun
: a vacation resort offering horseback riding and other activities typical of western ranches
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