dude ranch

noun

: a vacation resort offering activities (such as horseback riding) typical of western ranches

Examples of dude ranch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Channel Your Inner Cowboy at a Dude Ranch There’s no better way to lean into the Cowboy State than by visiting a dude ranch, which has deep roots in Western culture. — Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Evenings bring live entertainment and campfire s'mores at this luxe resort, considered one of North America’s top family dude ranches. — Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026

Her family owns Cold Spring Tavern in California, the first to serve Henson’s dressing outside of his dude ranch. — Holly Meyer, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026

CoolWorks is a seasonal job board that connects users to employment opportunities at ski resorts, dude ranches, national parks and summer camps. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dude ranch

• avalanche
• blanch
• branch
• cranch
• manche
• stanch
• tranche

Kids Definition

dude ranch

noun

: a vacation resort offering horseback riding and other activities typical of western ranches