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 The roundups began as a way for ranchers to protect their cattle. John Paul Brammer, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2024 Today, Los Magos works with Chihuahuan ranchers and sotoleros to harvest the plants and distill the liquor. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rancher 

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Word History

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 3 May. 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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