wrangler

noun

wran·​gler ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər 

1

: a bickering disputant

2

[short for horse-wrangler, probably partial translation of Mexican Spanish caballerango groom] : a ranch hand who takes care of the saddle horses

broadly : cowboy

Synonyms

• cowboy

Examples of wrangler in a Sentence

a rough-hewn wrangler who never says much

known as a petty, unrelenting wrangler who likes argument for the sake of argument

Recent Examples on the Web

Resort work Want to spend the summer working as a swim instructor, horse wrangler, camp counselor — or just do odd jobs around a seasonal resort? —Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025

For guests under seven, a complimentary ‘lead around’ ride at the barn gets even the youngest children familiar with horseback riding under the careful supervision of an expert wrangler and a parent, complete with helmets. —Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

One reptile encounter on the deserts roads of Joshua Tree gave Danielle Wall an unexpected passion and purpose Comments NEED TO KNOW Danielle Wall has made a name for herself in Joshua Tree as a local rattlesnake wrangler. —Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 June 2025

Gatorland presents program at Eustis library The Eustis Memorial Library, 120 N. Center St., will host a wrangler from Gatorland on June 6. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wrangler

• spangler

Kids Definition

wrangler

noun

wran·​gler ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər 

1

: a person who quarrels

2

: a ranch hand who takes care of the saddle horses