ranchero

[ran-chair-oh; Spanish rahn-che-raw]

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noun, plural ran·che·ros

[ran-chair-ohz; Spanish rahn-che-raws] /rænˈtʃɛər oʊz; Spanish rɑnˈtʃɛ rɔs/. (in Spanish America and the southwestern U.S.)

a rancher.

Origin of ranchero

1820–30; < Spanish, equivalent to ranch(o) ranch + -ero < Latin -ārius -ary

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Related Words for ranchero

herdsman, herder, breeder, shepherd, cowboy, wrangler, vaquero, grazier, drover, cowpoke, cattleman, granger, stockman, gaucho, ranchero, ranchman

Examples from the Web for ranchero

Contemporary Examples of ranchero

Instead I ended my journey via motorcycle, traveling from one hacienda and ranchero to the next while sampling the local flavor.
Best Mexican Food in New York City: The Daily Beast Takes a Tour
Michelle Gross
May 4, 2012

Historical Examples of ranchero

The ranchero leads a free, easy life, burthened with few cares.
The Rifle Rangers
Captain Mayne Reid
“Put your hands above your head,” commanded the Ranchero, sternly.
Frank at Don Carlos' Rancho
Harry Castlemon
While the Ranchero was looking at Frank, the latter was narrowly watching the Ranchero.
Frank at Don Carlos' Rancho
Harry Castlemon
He was wondering who had got the worst of the encounter—he or the Ranchero.
Frank at Don Carlos' Rancho
Harry Castlemon
The ranchero went to open the door, which the newcomer threatened to break in.
The Trail-Hunter
Gustave Aimard

British Dictionary definitions for ranchero

ranchero

noun plural -ros

Southwestern US another word for rancher

Word Origin for ranchero

C19: from American Spanish

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Word Origin and History for ranchero

"one employed on a ranch," 1826, from American Spanish ranchero, from rancho (see ranch (n.)).