ranch

noun

ˈranch How to pronounce ranch (audio)
Definition of ranchnext
as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock lives on a cattle ranch in Texas that's as big as the whole state of Rhode Island

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Recent Examples of ranch Her ranch, about 130 miles northeast of Higdon’s spread, sits at 10,000 feet above sea level, ideal for yaks who thrive in the state’s cool, alpine climate. — David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Windfall Farms is known for its sustainable local agriculture and celebration of equestrian, ranch and agrarian lifestyles. — Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 For rural markets, digital assets offer a way for investors and startups to settle agricultural land and ranch purchases, which can often involve more complicated requirements. — K.h. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 6 Aug. 2026 As the patriarch of the Walter family, George runs the ranch and works hard to ensure his family is intact. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch
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  • In Salisbury, which has become a hub for Haitians who work in nearby factories and farms, ICE recently started detaining people in parking lots and other areas immigrants frequent, according to Fouché of Safe Harbor Circles.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • When 70 chickens at a local farm lay 128 eggs in just one night after the arrival of a red helmet biker Emanuel, the event is described as a miracle and Emanuel hailed by the local priest as a prophet of divine powers.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
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“Ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranch. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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