cattleman

noun

cat·​tle·​man ˈka-tᵊl-mən How to pronounce cattleman (audio)
-ˌman
Synonyms of cattlemannext
: one who tends or raises cattle

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The vigilantes who hanged her were self-serving cattlemen. Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 The conservation plan continues the longstanding arrangement that lets local cattlemen use ranch pastures for winter grazing. John Burnett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026 Attorney to the stars Local sports teams suing one another is provocative, but not as sensational as those six weeks in 1998, when Babcock successfully defended Winfrey in Amarillo, where cattlemen brought suit after her TV show’s episode about mad cow disease. Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026 According to a press release, the ban applies to cattleman, pinch front, brick crown, open crown, flat brim, rolled brim and 10-gallon style hats. Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cattleman

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cattleman was in 1864

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“Cattleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cattleman. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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cattleman

noun
cat·​tle·​man -mən How to pronounce cattleman (audio)
-ˌman
: a person who raises cattle

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