rangeland

noun

range·​land ˈrānj-ˌland How to pronounce rangeland (audio)
: land used or suitable for range

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The broader definition of land health would include non-grazing impacts, allowing the BLM to use recreational and energy-development impacts in its periodic rangeland-health assessments. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026 The issues have also extended to the cattle industry due to poor rangeland and pasture conditions as a result of the dry conditions, Riddey said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 May 2026 Ant exports are controlled because the insects help rangelands stay healthy. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 May 2026 And ranchers are looking for hay in case the rangeland and pastures can’t provide enough food for their cattle this summer. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rangeland

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First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rangeland was in 1931

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“Rangeland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rangeland. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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rangeland

noun
range·​land ˈrānj-ˌland How to pronounce rangeland (audio)
: land used or suitable for livestock range

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