rangeland

American  

[reynj-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

Example Sentences

Now, each rangeland manager is responsible for an average of 716 square miles, making it impossible for them to inspect their entire territory every year, BLM employees said.

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

Bureau of Land Management quit enforcing court orders to remove Bundy cattle from vast arid rangeland surrounding his modest family ranch and melon farm.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

"Our results contribute to the overwhelming evidence that early management of invading trees within sagebrush habitat will help protect iconic rangeland species like pronghorn," they wrote.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2024

By 1929 it had occupied about 100,000 acres of rangeland, and by 1952 it had invaded some two and one half million acres.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson