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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Texas officials encouraged ranchers to keep a close eye on their herds and local wildlife. Jeffrey Collins, Fortune, 9 June 2026 Screwworm would increase labor and medicine costs for ranchers, David Anderson, an agriculture economist at Texas A&M University, told CNN. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 Sheets faces Democrat Clayton Tucker, a rancher and secretary of the Texas Farmers Union. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 Ongoing coordination with local officials, veterinarians, ranchers and community partners. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rancher

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Jun. 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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