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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Fringe detailing on a vest or leather jacket hearkens back to the rancher influence of cowboy boots, and pairing it with more structured pieces like a shirt dress and gold jewelry offers a fun, modern take on Westernwear. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026 Half of the money for wolf conflicts would go toward deterrents; the remainder would compensate ranchers for their losses. Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 The longhorns are coming from Flying U Rodeo and the cattle are from rancher Reno Rosser, according to Collinsworth. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Just two months ago, multi-generation cattle rancher Joe Fischer spoke about the pressures of keeping his operation running. Conor McGill, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rancher

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Apr. 2026.

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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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