Rancher

Pronunciation: /ˈræntʃər/

Definitions of rancher

noun A person who owns or manages a ranch, typically for raising livestock

Example Sentences

A1 The rancher takes care of the cows on the farm.

A2 The rancher rode his horse across the open fields.

B1 The rancher breeds cattle for meat production.

B2 The rancher manages a large ranch with hundreds of acres of land.

C1 The rancher is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the agricultural operation.

C2 The rancher's expertise in animal husbandry and land management is highly respected in the community.

Examples of rancher in a Sentence

formal The rancher managed a large cattle ranch in the countryside.

informal The rancher's got a bunch of cows out on his land.

slang That rancher dude is living the cowboy life for real.

figurative She's a rancher when it comes to managing her household, always keeping things in order.

Grammatical Forms of rancher

• plural: ranchers
• comparative: more rancher
• superlative: most rancher
• present tense: ranches
• future tense: will ranch
• perfect tense: have ranched
• continuous tense: is ranching
• singular: rancher
• positive degree: rancher
• infinitive: to ranch
• gerund: ranching
• participle: ranching

Origin and Evolution of rancher

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'rancher' originated from Spanish settlers in the Americas who managed large estates or ranches for livestock.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who managed large estates for livestock, the term 'rancher' has evolved to refer to individuals who own or operate a ranch for agricultural purposes, including livestock farming and crop cultivation.