estancia

noun

es·​tan·​cia e-ˈstän(t)s-(ˌ)yä How to pronounce estancia (audio)
: a South American cattle ranch or stock farm

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The actual land of Uruguay cradles vineyards, working estancias (ranches), and rustic-luxe wine lodges, giving visitors plenty to see and do. Olivia Schellenberg, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024 Fun fact: The late David Rockefeller used to visit the estancia every year for his birthday. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 The estancia, which now welcomes visitors from across the globe, has been in the family for over 250 years. Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, stay, room, from Vulgar Latin *stantia — more at stance

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of estancia was in 1704

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“Estancia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estancia. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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