rancher

noun

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

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In addition to losing the benefits for our kids, this loss of funds is a huge blow to community farmers and ranchers and is detrimental to school meal programs struggling to manage rising food and labor costs. Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 The governor’s office, prompted by complaints from ranchers like Martín Wall, found a work-around by charging undocumented migrants with the misdemeanor of trespassing. Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025 The rancher’s offer should be a positive development for Teonna & Co., except that Marshal Kent and Father Renaud are poised to cross the Texas border, too. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025 Colorado farmers, ranchers and businesses were awarded funds geared specifically to rural areas. Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rancher

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First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Mar. 2025.

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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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