ranch

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

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Recent Examples of ranch The Ranch is quite literally a ranch, with a working farm where much of the produce is grown, and chickens lay eggs. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026 Kessler, whose mother was from a ranch in Alberta, Canada, knew about people who participate in rodeo. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026 On Friday and Saturday nights, Smith and his team serve seasonal tasting menus at the intimate World of Quercus guest ranch in Meriwether County. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Tender broccoli, chicken, and bacon mingle in a creamy ranch sauce, baked with melty cheese until golden and irresistible. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranch
farm
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  • These professionals are responsible for advising farms and agribusinesses on eco-friendly practices.
    Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The rustic villas deliver the full jungle fantasy, while the breezy restaurant deals in excellent Lao staples—try the or lam stew and the nam jim jaew chili relish—with straight-from-the-farm ingredients.
    Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026

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“Ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranch. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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