noun
rancher
Rancher (noun) means a person who owns or runs a ranch. Example: “The rancher spent all morning mending fences.”
noun
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A person who owns or runs a ranch.
"The rancher spent all morning mending fences."
"That story begins in rural Wyoming in 1963, when drifters Ennis and Jack are hired by a local rancher to herd sheep through grazing ground on the titular Brokeback Mountain."
— Nick Levine, 'In every theatre, people would leave': How 'gay cowboy movie' Brokeback Mountain challenged Hollywood – and the US (2025)
How to use rancher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or livelihood is running a ranch.
Common pairings
cattle rancher
sheep rancher
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Word forms
- Plural
- ranchers
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rancher” mean?
The word “rancher” means a person who owns or runs a ranch. In plain terms, someone whose job or livelihood is running a ranch.
How do you use “rancher” in a sentence?
Here is “rancher” used in a sentence: “The rancher spent all morning mending fences.”
What part of speech is “rancher”?
“Rancher” is a noun.
What is the meaning of rancher?
"rancher" (noun) means a person who owns or runs a ranch.
