rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər How to pronounce rancher (audio)
: one who owns or works on a ranch

Examples of rancher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In that film, John Wayne’s character, Wil Anderson, is a tough-as-nails old rancher about to head out on a cattle drive. Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Fischer, a cattle rancher, has touted an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, along with a new advertisement focused on her backing from former Rep. Tom Osborne, long-time coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024 Her flannel-wearing rancher husband, Eric, consoles her with homespun wisdom. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 Stepping through the front door of a 1970s rancher can often feel like a time warp. Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rancher 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rancher was in 1836

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“Rancher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rancher. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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rancher

noun
ranch·​er ˈran-chər How to pronounce rancher (audio)
: a person who owns or works on a ranch

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