rancher

noun
UK: /ˈræn.tʃər/
US: /ˈræn.tʃər/

  1. A person who owns or works on a ranch, especially one raising cattle or sheep.

    1. The rancher takes care of many cows on his land.
    2. The experienced rancher knew exactly how to handle the wild horses that roamed onto his property.

  2. Someone who owns and operates a large farm for raising livestock.

    1. My uncle is a rancher in Montana, raising cattle.
    2. The modern rancher often uses technology to manage their livestock and land more efficiently.

Synonyms

herder stockman

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rancher" in English means: A person who owns or works on a ranch, especially one raising cattle or sheep., Someone who owns and operates a large farm for raising livestock..

The phonetic transcription of "rancher" is /ˈræn.tʃər/ in British English and /ˈræn.tʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rancher": herder, stockman.

Example usage of "rancher": "The rancher takes care of many cows on his land.". More examples on the page.