ranchero

noun

ran·​che·​ro ran-ˈcher-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce ranchero (audio)
rän-
plural rancheros

Examples of ranchero in a Sentence

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The two options include: Spicy ranchero sauce Avocado ranch sauce The crispy chicken taco costs $2.79 and the burrito starts at $5.49, though pricing may vary by location. Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025 Dipping sauce flavors include avocado ranch and spicy ranchero. Maxwell Millington, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 Miguel had always been the cook of the family, and the menu featured dishes Arturo and his siblings had been eating their entire lives: huevos a la Mexicana, steak ranchero, tripas, barbacoa, chile relleno, enchiladas and, of course, the restaurant’s trademark fajitas. Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024 At Bahía Agua Verde, looking for birds, seals, dolphins, and whales is on the agenda along with a mule ride and visit with a local ranchero. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for ranchero

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from rancho

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ranchero was in 1825

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“Ranchero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ranchero. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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ranchero

noun
ran·​che·​ro ran-ˈche(ə)r-ō How to pronounce ranchero (audio)
rän-
plural rancheros

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