rancher

noun

ranch·​er ˈran-chər How to pronounce rancher (audio)
: one who owns or works on a ranch

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Four ranchers were sanctioned with fines after investigations. Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025 Outside of politics, Noem is also a rancher, farmer and small-business owner, according to the website. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 The open fields doctrine has long aggravated farmers and ranchers, who are unable to keep law enforcement from snooping on their livestock, crops and pasture. Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025 Here's why there are still some Locals still hope for amendments The Sulphur Springs Water Alliance, which holds a wide range of views and brings together farmers, ranchers, homeowners, utility companies, and city and county staff, didn't take a position on the AMA designation. Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 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 24 Jan. 2025.

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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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