ranchero

noun

ran·​che·​ro ran-ˈcher-(ˌ)ō 

rän-

plural rancheros

: rancher

also : ranch sense 1

Examples of ranchero in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Try a classic bowl of chili, the chili dog dinner or the chili burrito with ranchero sauce. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026

Rulber’s Restaurant leans heavily on the ranchero theme, with horseshoes repeated on its walls and in the logo. — Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

The new rancheros had bought up the mission lands when the government secularized the missions and kicked out the friars. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

Soon, Catholic missions and Spanish rancheros sprouted, first attracting local Native peoples and later, enslaving them. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from rancho

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ranchero

• bolero
• bracero
• estero
• herero
• montero
• nonzero
• potrero
• primero
• prospero
• romero
• sombrero
• vaquero

Kids Definition

ranchero

noun

ran·​che·​ro ran-ˈche(ə)r-ō 

rän-

plural rancheros

: rancher