cattleman

noun

cat·​tle·​man ˈka-tᵊl-mən How to pronounce cattleman (audio)
-ˌman
: one who tends or raises cattle

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What was once the domain of multigenerational farmers and cattlemen has transformed into a magnet for billionaires, celebrities, and investors chasing space and solitude. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 June 2025 One of the recent attacks happened during the day when three wolves separated a cow and calf from the main herd in a large meadow at Lost Marbles Ranch, according to the cattlemen’s association. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 30 May 2025 Our farmers, cattlemen and ranchers are THRILLED with these tariffs, as well. Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 Regeneration, Not Extraction A few decades ago, Will Harris, a fourth-generation cattleman, looked at his family’s farm and realized something was off. Steven Fabos, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cattleman

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cattleman was in 1864

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“Cattleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cattleman. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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cattleman

noun
cat·​tle·​man -mən How to pronounce cattleman (audio)
-ˌman
: a person who raises cattle

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