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 Harris is a cattleman and a retired brigadier general who served in Afghanistan. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Mar. 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 The conservation plan continues the longstanding arrangement that lets local cattlemen use ranch pastures for winter grazing. — John Burnett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cattleman

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Jul. 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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