wrangler

noun

wran·​gler ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər How to pronounce wrangler (audio)
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

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
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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 See All Example Sentences for wrangler

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrangler was circa 1510

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“Wrangler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrangler. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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wrangler

noun
wran·​gler ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər How to pronounce wrangler (audio)
1
: a person who quarrels
2
: a ranch hand who takes care of the saddle horses

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