rangeland

noun

range·​land ˈrānj-ˌland 

: land used or suitable for range

Examples of rangeland in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Jordan Valley Rangeland Fire Protection Association, a group of ranchers in Idaho and Oregon that work together to protect local rangelands, created a GoFundMe page titled Jordan Valley RFPA Support, where people can donate to their efforts. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

California wildlife officials have authorized sheriffs in northern rangeland counties to use rubber bullets, paintballs and pepper balls against wolves to protect livestock. — Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Some, like the BLM staffer who works on rangeland management, requested not to be named because they still are employed by the agency. — Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 7 July 2026

The broader definition of land health would include non-grazing impacts, allowing the BLM to use recreational and energy-development impacts in its periodic rangeland-health assessments. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rangeland

noun

range·​land ˈrānj-ˌland 

: land used or suitable for livestock range