rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər 

: one who owns or works on a ranch

Examples of rancher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lab got its start with studies of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the 1900s, when ranchers and cattle were dying from the then-unknown disease. — CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Daylight saving ending could have impact for ranchers, kids alike. — Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 20 July 2026

So municipal governments and homeowners associations have started paying ranchers to let their herds feed on local fields. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 July 2026

Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller has declared an agricultural emergency, allowing the department to provide resources to help farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses recover from the widespread flood damage. — Mary Ella Hastings july 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər 

: a person who owns or works on a ranch