dude ranch

noun

: a vacation resort offering activities (such as horseback riding) typical of western ranches

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On the day after the Fourth of July, a fancy dude ranch in Grand County hosted a dance for its guests and homeowners. Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024 The ruggedly scenic 18-hole Johnny Miller design, which opened in 2011, is among a select few courses in the U.S. on a working dude ranch – offering an exclusive golf escape integrated into an authentic Western ranch experience. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Natty’s son, Bart, is also present at their arrival, boasting about how horrible business has been and that the dude ranch will soon be sold for a hefty sum of money. Sara Belcher, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 The dude ranch — located in south-central Wyoming, not too far from Saratoga — is the perfect vacation for travelers looking to pair a bit of horse riding or fly fishing with unparalleled relaxation. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dude ranch 

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dude ranch was in 1899

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dude ranch

noun
: a vacation resort offering horseback riding and other activities typical of western ranches

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