noun
rancho
RAHNT-shoh
Rancho (noun) means a simple hut or shelter, often thatched, used for temporary lodging by farm or ranch workers. Example: “The cowhands slept in a rancho near the herd.”
noun
1
A simple hut or shelter, often thatched, used for temporary lodging by farm or ranch workers.
"The cowhands slept in a rancho near the herd."
2
A large farm used for raising livestock, as distinct from a cultivated plantation.
"The old rancho covered thousands of acres of grazing land."
How to use rancho
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA basic shelter for farm workers, or a large grazing farm — the source word behind "ranch."
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Word forms
- Plural
- ranchos, ranchoes
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish rancho; related to the English word "ranch."
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What does “rancho” mean?
The word “rancho” means a simple hut or shelter, often thatched, used for temporary lodging by farm or ranch workers. In plain terms, a basic shelter for farm workers, or a large grazing farm — the source word behind "ranch.".
How do you pronounce “rancho”?
“Rancho” is pronounced RAHNT-shoh (/ˈɹɑːnt͡ʃoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rancho” in a sentence?
Here is “rancho” used in a sentence: “The cowhands slept in a rancho near the herd.”
What part of speech is “rancho”?
“Rancho” is a noun.
Where does the word “rancho” come from?
The word “rancho” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish rancho; related to the English word "ranch.".
How many meanings does “rancho” have?
“Rancho” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a simple hut or shelter, often thatched, used for temporary lodging by farm or ranch workers.
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