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dude ranch
noun
: a vacation resort offering activities (such as horseback riding) typical of western ranches
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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
Unleash your inner cowboy or cowgirl at a dude ranch
Dude ranches usually conjure up images of mountainous terrain in places like the Rockies and Badlands.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
A number of operators offer lodges and dude ranches with horseback riding, hiking, fishing, off-road and other activities.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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“Dude ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dude%20ranch. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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dude ranch
noun
: a vacation resort offering horseback riding and other activities typical of western ranches
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