rangeland

noun

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

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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 By tapping into groundwater, rough rangelands could be turned into vast, lucrative and manicured orchards of almonds, pistachios and other tree nuts. Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025 All the way, massive views of Sedona, the Black Hills, Mogollon Rim and Sacred Mountain rise above seamless stretches of high desert rangeland. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025 Republic environment reporter Brandon Loomis and photojournalist Mark Henle hit the road for northwest Arizona last week for a story about the latest burro roundup by the Bureau of Land Management, which is trying to control burro numbers on public rangelands. Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024 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 3 Mar. 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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