rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər 

: one who owns or works on a ranch

Examples of rancher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier this week, landowners, ranchers and business owners in the Big Bend region along with a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the region's landscape and heritage sued to stop the administration's plans. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Earlier this week, landowners, ranchers and business owners in the Big Bend region along with a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the region’s landscape and heritage sued to stop the administration’s plans. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Graze to help connect landowners with ranchers, also known as graziers, who have livestock for hire. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Food and wine lovers from across Texas will head to Fredericksburg for the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, a four-day celebration featuring the region’s chefs, winemakers, farmers, ranchers, and artisans. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər 

: a person who owns or works on a ranch