noun
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.”
noun
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The business or practice of running a ranch and raising livestock.
"Ranching is his way of life."
"Ranching remains a major part of the local economy."
How to use ranching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity or industry of raising livestock on a ranch.
Common pairings
cattle ranching
sheep ranching
a ranching family
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Word forms
- Plural
- ranchings
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Rhymes for ranching
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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.
