Examples of rancher in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
By the late 19th century, homesteaders and ranchers, including Henry Martin, Benjamin and Ollie Morris, and later Paul Greenough, shaped the land into a working cattle and sheep ranch.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
This man, this rancher, shot everything, from elk to coyotes.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Originally called Juan y Lolita Rancho, the property quickly became a gathering place for local ranchers and riders, Hollywood heavy hitters, and visiting dignitaries.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
As an example, a rancher who is having a problem with coyotes preying on their livestock could add their property to the app, which is built around a digital map.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rancher
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
This man, this rancher, shot everything, from elk to coyotes.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Originally called Juan y Lolita Rancho, the property quickly became a gathering place for local ranchers and riders, Hollywood heavy hitters, and visiting dignitaries.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
As an example, a rancher who is having a problem with coyotes preying on their livestock could add their property to the app, which is built around a digital map.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rancher
Cite this Entry
“Rancher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rancher. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
rancher
noun
ranch·er
ˈran-chər 
: a person who owns or works on a ranch
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
