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rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər How to pronounce rancher (audio)
Synonyms of ranchernext
: one who owns or works on a ranch

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Ongoing troubles amongst wolves, ranchers and their cattle in Cochise County this summer resulted in the relocation of a pack from southern Arizona to captivity in New Mexico. Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 28 Nov. 2025 Tucked into Arizona’s canyons, deserts, and high plateaus are small communities that carry the stories of the miners, artists, ranchers, and Indigenous groups who shaped the region. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025 Building back the herd will take time but Secretary Rollins is committed to reduce risk for cattle producers, deliver robust disaster relief to cattle country, and support new and beginning ranchers across the country. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant that employs nearly one third of residents of Lexington, Nebraska, could devastate the small city and undermine the profits of ranchers nationwide. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rancher

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rancher was in 1836

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“Rancher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rancher. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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rancher

noun
ranch·​er ˈran-chər How to pronounce rancher (audio)
: a person who owns or works on a ranch

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