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dude ranch
noun
: a vacation resort offering activities (such as horseback riding) typical of western ranches
Examples of dude ranch in a Sentence
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Vista Verde Guest Ranch Old West meets luxury at Vista Verde, an all-inclusive dude ranch near Steamboat Springs.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Once a dude ranch, the 37-cabin eco-resort has mastered the tiniest touches — handwoven quilts, complimentary wine with a round of croquet — alongside Wild-West sophistication.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024
The idea of a dude ranch started in the Dakotas in the 1880s, when wealthy Europeans and folks from the Eastern United States would come out and pay a pretty penny to experience the romance of cowboy life on the open frontier.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
Magee Homestead Nestled among sagebrush and meadows in Saratoga, Wyoming, this authentic dude ranch offers rejuvenating experiences for the body and soul and plenty of outdoor adventure.
—Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is an authentic Florida dude ranch and luxury glamping resort that spans 1,700 acres.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023
But it’s really known as Westgate River Ranch Resort and Rodeo, the biggest dude ranch east of the Mississippi.
—Anna Mahan, Country Living, 10 Sep. 2023
At various points in his life, Ortiz worked as a lion tamer, a circus performer, a dude ranch manager and a racecar driver.
—Katie Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2023
Sitting right on the access road, guests are driven to the lifts each day, and a dude ranch is a unique lodging choice for a ski vacation.
—Allison Olmsted, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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“Dude ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dude%20ranch. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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dude ranch
noun
: a vacation resort offering horseback riding and other activities typical of western ranches
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