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

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

The Texas animal wranglers scooped the zebra into a net and airlifted him to a waiting trailer. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025

Fortunately for Morris, he was eventually placed in the care of animal wrangler Jim Brockett, who supplied animals for films and TV shows. —Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 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