Rancher
'ræn(t)ʃər
Definitions
A person who owns or manages a ranch, especially one involved in cattle or livestock raising.
'ræn(t)ʃər
A person who owns or operates a ranch.
The seasoned rancher knew how to handle a stampede.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're in charge of a huge farm with cows and horses. A rancher is the boss of that farm, making sure everything runs smoothly and the animals are well cared for. They're like the CEO of a cow empire!
👶 For kids: A rancher is someone who takes care of a big farm where animals like cows and horses live.
More Examples
She inherited the ranch from her father and became a successful rancher.
The local ranchers formed an association to protect their land rights.
How It's Used
"The rancher managed hundreds of cattle on his vast property."
"The bank provided a loan to the new rancher to expand their herd."
From Spanish *ranchero*, meaning 'cattle herder,' derived from *rancho*, meaning 'ranch'. The word's usage expanded alongside the development of cattle ranching in the American West.
The term 'rancher' became prominent in the American West during the 19th century with the expansion of cattle ranching and the rise of the cowboy culture.
Memory tip
Think of a person *running* a *ranch*. The rancher *runs* the show.