rancho

American  

[ran-choh, rahn-, rahn-chaw] / ˈræn tʃoʊ, ˈrɑn-, ˈrɑn tʃɔ /

noun

plural

ranchos

1. a ranch.

2. a hut or collection of huts for herders, laborers, or travelers.

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rancho British  

/ ˈrɑːntʃəʊ /

noun

1. a hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers

2. another word for ranch

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Etymology

Origin of rancho

An Americanism first recorded in 1800–10; from Latin American Spanish: “small farm, camp” ( Spanish: “camp”), from Old Spanish rancharse “to lodge, be billeted,” from Middle French (se) ranger “to be arranged, be installed”; range

Example Sentences

The film’s producer is musica Mexicana record exec Jimmy Humilde, CEO of Rancho Humilde, and his intent with the project is to prove Mexican American stories worthy of the big-screen treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

Etiwanda 61, Rancho Cucamonga 56: Achilles Orji had 20 points for Etiwanda.

From Los Angeles Times

A hidden equestrian haven next to Griffith Park, Riverside Rancho has homes surrounded by riding trails and other horse amenities.

From Los Angeles Times

Within California, the company intends to open locations in Rancho Cucamonga, Bellflower and San Jose soon.

From Los Angeles Times

And the biggest winner in the booming economy of beans is Rancho Gordo, which Sando founded back when his product was better known as the butt of jokes.

From The Wall Street Journal