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ranching

Ranching (noun) means the business or practice of running a ranch and raising livestock. Example: “Ranching remains a major part of the local economy.”

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The business or practice of running a ranch and raising livestock.
"Ranching remains a major part of the local economy."

How to use ranching

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe activity or industry of raising livestock on a ranch.

Common pairings
cattle ranching sheep ranching a ranching family

Word forms

ranchings plural

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What does “ranching” mean?

The word “ranching” means the business or practice of running a ranch and raising livestock. In plain terms, the activity or industry of raising livestock on a ranch.

How do you use “ranching” in a sentence?

Here is “ranching” used in a sentence: “Ranching remains a major part of the local economy.”

What part of speech is “ranching”?

“Ranching” is a noun.

What is the meaning of ranching?

"ranching" (noun) means the business or practice of running a ranch and raising livestock.

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