rancher

noun

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

Examples of rancher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The grandson of a cattle rancher from Imperial County worked in construction for years, until family deaths and the 2008 housing crash landed him on the street. Calmatters, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024 Homeowners, livestock and pet owners, gardeners, hobby farmers, ranchers, tradesmen and others rely on Tractor Supply for a wide assortment of products. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024 Sedona Beer gives them to a local cattle rancher for free. Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024 The company has more than 2,400 stores in 49 states and targets recreational farmers, ranchers, animal and pet owners who primarily live in towns outside major metropolitan areas and in rural communities. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rancher 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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