rancher
pronunciation
How to pronounce rancher in British English:
UK [ˈrɑ:ntʃə(r)]
How to pronounce rancher in American English:
US [ˈræntʃər]
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- Noun:
- a person who owns or operates a ranch
Word Origin
- rancher (n.)
- 1836, "owner of a ranch;" see ranch (n.). Meaning "modern single-story house" attested from 1964.
Example
- 1. It 's easy being a rancher with good luck .
- 2. A local rancher who was there selling tainted beef .
- 3. I used to dream that I would be married to a wealthy french rancher .
- 4. A rancher who grazes cattle or sheep for market .
- 5. That rancher sat in that jailhouse .