Synonyms for
Ranch
Definition
a large farm, especially in North America or Australia, where cattle, horses, or sheep are bred
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- cattle ranch
- horse ranch
- sheep ranch
- working ranch
- dude ranch
- ranch hand
- ranch owner
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Usage note
A ranch primarily refers to a large farm for raising livestock, especially cattle or horses, common in North America. It is less commonly used for general farming of crops.
Example sentences
- My family went on a vacation to a ranch in Montana.
- The rancher raised cattle and grew crops on his farm.
- The cowboy rode his horse around the ranch to check on the animals.
- The ranch had a big red barn where they stored hay.
- The rancher used a lasso to catch a cow that had wandered off.
Quotes
I grew up on a ranch in Oklahoma, where we had a lot of horses and cattle.
I love visiting my friend's ranch in Colorado and going horseback riding.
Living on a ranch is hard work, but it's also very rewarding.