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

Named one of the most charming small towns in Alabama and under-the-radar mountain destinations, Mentone offers not only gorgeous views, but plenty of worthy accommodations from golf and ski resorts to dude ranches. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Comfortable dude ranch Lone Mountain Ranch marries the region's rough-and-tumble spirit with modern hospitality. — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 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

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