rancher

[ran-cher]

noun

1. a person who owns or works on a ranch.

ˈrancher

/ ˈrɑːntʃə /

noun

1. a person who owns, manages, or works on a ranch

Word History and Origins

Origin of rancher¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; ranch + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Now, the cattle supply crunch, mixed with solid beef demand from consumers, has driven livestock prices to all-time highs this year, giving ranchers their highest paychecks ever.

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Tyson executives told investors that they had seen signs that ranchers were finally rebuilding their herds, but that means a continued shortage of beef in the years just ahead.

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The growing number of wolves, however, has rattled ranchers who lose cattle to them.

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Last week, he asked the Justice Department to investigate meat-packing companies over their possible role in driving up beef prices, after other recent proposals to lower prices sparked backlash among ranchers.

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JBS’ North America beef business, on the other hand, faced pressure as dry weather pushed ranchers to scale back the size of their herd.

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Related Words

• breeder 
• herder 
• herdsman