ranchero

noun

ran·​che·​ro ran-ˈcher-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce ranchero (audio)
rän-
plural rancheros
Synonyms of rancheronext

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Cuisine Privé — for chef Sandra Kazouh's ranchero brisket with crispy root vegetable gratin. Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026 Health inspectors gave the gas station a yellow placard after cheese pepperoni, ranchero steak and southwest chicken tornadoes on the roller grill measured outside of the temperature range considered safe. Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025 All of the performers are current and previous nominees, including Aguilar who received a nomination for best ranchero/mariachi album. Thania Garcia, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 Or take a mule ride with local rancheros in Bahia Agua Verde. Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ranchero

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from rancho

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ranchero was in 1825

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“Ranchero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ranchero. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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ranchero

noun
ran·​che·​ro ran-ˈche(ə)r-ō How to pronounce ranchero (audio)
rän-
plural rancheros

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