rangeland

American  

[raynj-land] / ˈreɪndʒˌlænd /

noun

1. range.

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rangeland British  

/ ˈrɛɪndʒˌlænd /

noun

1. (often plural) land that naturally produces forage plants suitable for grazing but where rainfall is too low or erratic for growing crops

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Etymology

Origin of rangeland

First recorded in 1930–35; range + -land

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Example Sentences

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rangeland

The number of BLM rangeland managers fell by 39% from 2019 through 2024, according to the most recent Office of Personnel Management data.

From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025

Preliminary findings estimated more than $7 million in agriculture losses from the fire, which scorched avocado, citrus, raspberry and other fields as well as rangeland, said Korinne Bell, Ventura County’s agricultural commissioner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2024

When woody plants and trees encroach on rangeland, this can lead to the reduction of forage for pronghorn.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2024

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — U.S. land managers are planning to round up more than 2,800 wild horses across four Nevada counties beginning next week in an effort to reduce pressure on the drought-stricken rangeland.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 22, 2023

In his course from meadows and rangeland to back roads and bullrings, Tom Smith had cultivated an almost mystical communion with horses.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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