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

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Fischer, a former rancher and Nebraska state senator, is running for a third term. Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Experts and ranchers have long warned the commission about the environmental threats posed by these wells and their potential affect on vulnerable groundwater resources. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Commodores James and Mary Ann Todd Oklahomans James and Mary Ann Todd come from a multigenerational family of ranchers. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Standing up for farmers and ranchers: Our local economy relies heavily on the strength of Colorado’s agriculture. The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rancher 

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 17 Nov. 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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