rangeland

noun

range·​land ˈrānj-ˌland How to pronounce rangeland (audio)
: land used or suitable for range

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HMAs are designated areas where the BLM tries to manage a sustainable number of horses and burros while keeping rangelands healthy for other uses, like recreation and grazing. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025 These seams cross sparsely populated rangeland in the middle of the country. IEEE Spectrum, 8 Aug. 2018 Contaminants can infiltrate potential drinking water sources from various sources such as animal rangelands, open dumps, waste storage lagoons, sewage and septic systems. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024 Take rotational grazing, a tool that not only supports rangeland restoration but also enhances soil health — vital for avoiding desertification and landslides. Arturo MacIas Franco, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rangeland

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First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rangeland was in 1931

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“Rangeland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rangeland. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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rangeland

noun
range·​land ˈrānj-ˌland How to pronounce rangeland (audio)
: land used or suitable for livestock range

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