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dude ranch
noun
: a vacation resort offering activities (such as horseback riding) typical of western ranches
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The staff members of the dude ranch work tirelessly to cater to the needs of their demanding clients while also juggling their personal lives and the inherent drama that comes from living and working with a group of attractive and independent cowboys and cowgirls.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
From dude ranches to wellness resorts to family-friendly hotels.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 25 July 2024
This is a luxury dude ranch with fine dining, plush cabins and the group-friendly Midnight Trail Lodge, a 3,600-square-foot space fit for the entire family.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 28 Mar. 2024
Named one of the most charming small towns in Alabama and under-the-radar mountain destinations, Mentone offers not only gorgeous views, but plenty of worthy accommodations from golf and ski resorts to dude ranches.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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“Dude ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dude%20ranch. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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dude ranch
noun
: a vacation resort offering horseback riding and other activities typical of western ranches
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