Definition of ranchnext
as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock lives on a cattle ranch in Texas that's as big as the whole state of Rhode Island

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ranch NurPhoto via Getty Images Amazon founder Jeff Bezos spent his childhood summers at his grandfather’s cattle ranch in Texas. Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 After a 2025 settlement paid 11 of 13 ranching families millions to leave the park, two holdout ranches sued, seeking to upend the deal. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Vaulted ceilings make the ranch-style home with four bedrooms (each with its own bathroom) feel even more spacious, while a dedicated space for wellness sits just off the main structure. Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026 The winery estate located at 4710 Flying Paster Lane was owned by Trebek for nine years and is known for its sustainable local agriculture and celebration of equestrian, ranch and agrarian lifestyles. Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranch
farm
Noun
  • An analysis by The Rockefeller Foundation estimates that locally sourced NY FAM programs would drive nearly $30 million to local farms each year, improving the bottom line of around 630 small- or midsize farms.
    Marian Flaxman, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Yuba-Sutter grower Rob Bains has a land development and custom farm work business and is shouldering hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs for former Del Monte farmers until they get paid through the tree pull program.
    Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranch. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on ranch

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!