rangeland

noun

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

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In addition, there has been some recent degradation of rangeland and pastures, as well as a lack of soil moisture for the establishment of fall-sown crops, including winter wheat, according to the USDA. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024 After decades of neglect, the BLM is starting to address overpopulations of wild horses and burros on its Western rangelands. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024 These nonprofits research critical questions impacting rangeland, bison, cattle, bees, migratory birds, oysters and more. Steven Rhines, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 The department issues wildfire alerts across Idaho’s 9 million acres of forests and rangelands but doesn’t issue evacuation notices. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rangeland 

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Nov. 2024.

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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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