dude ranch

noun

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

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Things To Do in Bandera Stay at a Dude Ranch A stay at one of Bandera’s dude ranches is the most immersive way to experience cowboy culture. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 June 2025 And that’s true in travel, too, with dude ranches across the West continuing to see strong demand. Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025 There are several destinations for these dude ranches, from Big Sky in the Yellowstone area to northwestern Montana in proximity to Glacier National Park. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025 And just a few miles away, the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch provides a classic Montana dude ranch experience, complete with horseback riding, fly fishing, and breathtaking mountain views. Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dude ranch

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dude ranch was in 1899

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“Dude ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dude%20ranch. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

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dude ranch

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