rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər 

: one who owns or works on a ranch

Examples of rancher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During that time, farmers and ranchers were paid around $180 per acre-foot of water conserved. — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Cattle ranchers in the area say the drought has already forced them to reduce their herd size. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

As pitmaster, LeRoy reinvigorated the classic style and staked his claim as a modern master of the barbecue game, combining international flavors and techniques creatively, and sourcing all meats from small, responsible Texas ranchers and purveyors. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Gilroy’s multi-ethnic roots, however, begin at its inception, when Scotsman John Gilroy became the first English-speaking settler of California, married Maria Clara Ortega – the daughter of a Spanish rancher, and then became a Mexican citizen. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər 

: a person who owns or works on a ranch