rancher

noun

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

Examples of rancher in a Sentence

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After dinner, ranchers show off the abilities of their Border collies to muster mobs of sheep. New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Upper Basin states say their cities, farmers and ranchers already use far less water than they are entitled to under the existing agreements. ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 Rhoden is a welder, rancher and former legislator from rural Union Center in western South Dakota. Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 1 Apr. 2026 Cattle ranchers are dealing with drought, disease and high feed costs. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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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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