rancher

noun

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

Examples of rancher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His main opponents are former LaTurner staffer Jeff Kahrs, a veteran of both state and federal government who's self-funded more than two-thirds of the $433,000 he's raised, and rancher and feedlot owner Shawn Tiffany, a political newcomer who's raised almost $379,000. Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2024 Their plan was temporarily hindered when ranchers dumped a dead cow in the woods. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 The Cincinnati Bengals hired the rancher this offseason to protect franchise quarterback Joe Burrow. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024 The Food Network star and her cattle rancher husband are parents to Alex, 27, Paige, 24, Bryce, 21, Jamar, 21 and Todd, 20. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rancher 

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

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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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