Pronunciation: /ræntʃ/

Definitions of ranch

noun a large farm, especially in the western US and Canada, where cattle or other animals are bred and raised

Example Sentences

A1 I visited a ranch and saw horses.

A2 The rancher raised cattle on his ranch.

B1 The family decided to move to a ranch in the countryside.

B2 The ranch had a large barn for storing equipment.

C1 The rancher diversified his business by adding a vineyard to the ranch.

C2 The sprawling ranch covered thousands of acres of land.

verb None

Example Sentences

A1 I ranch horses on my family's farm.

A2 She learned how to ranch cattle from her grandfather.

B1 The couple decided to ranch in the countryside to escape city life.

B2 After retiring, he fulfilled his dream of ranching in the mountains.

C1 The organization aims to ranch sustainable practices in agriculture.

C2 The government has implemented policies to ranch deforestation in the region.

adjective None

Example Sentences

A1 I live on a ranch with horses and cows.

A2 The ranch house had a cozy, rustic feel.

B1 The ranch-style furniture gave the room a western vibe.

B2 The ranch dressing on the salad was tangy and delicious.

C1 The ranch manager oversaw the daily operations of the property.

C2 The ranch owner was a wealthy businessman who enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 She ranched happily through the fields.

A2 The cowboys ranch quickly gathered the cattle.

B1 The family decided to ranch sustainably, using organic farming methods.

B2 The ranch expertly managed the large property with efficiency.

C1 The wealthy businessman bought a ranch extravagantly, complete with a private airstrip.

C2 The ranch meticulously maintained the grounds, ensuring everything was in perfect order.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 My friend lives on a ranch.

A2 I visited a ranch last summer and rode horses.

B1 The ranch where I work has a lot of cattle.

B2 The ranch we stayed at had beautiful views of the mountains.

C1 The ranch's owner invited us to a barbecue on the weekend.

C2 The ranch itself was a sprawling estate with multiple buildings and acres of land.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 I live on a ranch.

A2 The cows graze in the ranch.

B1 The ranch next to ours is for sale.

B2 The ranch where we stayed had beautiful views.

C1 The ranch with the horse stables is hosting a rodeo.

C2 The ranch along the river is a popular vacation spot.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 I want to visit the ranch and ride horses.

A2 She packed her bags and headed to the ranch for a weekend getaway.

B1 The ranch offers a variety of activities, such as hiking, fishing, and horseback riding.

B2 Although the ranch was remote, it had all the modern amenities we needed for a comfortable stay.

C1 Having grown up on a ranch, he had a deep appreciation for the land and animals.

C2 The ranch not only provided a peaceful retreat, but also served as a sustainable agricultural operation.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Ranch! I love horses.

A2 Ranch! Let's go explore the countryside.

B1 Ranch! What a beautiful view of the mountains.

B2 Ranch! This place reminds me of my childhood.

C1 Ranch! The rustic charm of this place is captivating.

C2 Ranch! I could spend days just relaxing here.

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Example Sentences

A1 I visited a ranch with my family.

A2 The ranch had horses, cows, and sheep.

B1 We went horseback riding at the ranch.

B2 The ranch offered guided tours of the property.

C1 The ranch was known for its sustainable farming practices.

C2 The ranch owner invited us to a barbecue on the weekend.

Examples of ranch in a Sentence

formal The ranch was passed down through several generations of the family.

informal We're heading out to the ranch for the weekend to do some horseback riding.

slang I heard that new ranch is lit, we should check it out.

figurative His sprawling estate felt more like a ranch with its vast fields and grazing livestock.

Grammatical Forms of ranch

past tense

ranched

plural

ranches

comparative

more ranch

superlative

most ranch

present tense

ranch

future tense

will ranch

perfect tense

have ranched

continuous tense

is ranching

singular

ranch

positive degree

ranch

infinitive

to ranch

gerund

ranching

participle

ranching

Origin and Evolution of ranch

First Known Use: 1831 year
Language of Origin: Spanish
Story behind the word: The word 'ranch' originated from Spanish settlers in the 19th century in North America.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a large farm or estate for livestock, the term 'ranch' has evolved to refer to a large farm used for raising cattle or other livestock, typically in North America.