
Definition of ranch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
agricultureUS large land area for raising livestockUS
- They own a ranch in Texas for cattle.
2.
foodUS creamy salad dressingUS
- He added ranch to his salad.
3.
architectureUS style of single-story houseUS
- They bought a ranch in the suburbs for its spacious layout..
Verb
1.
manage farmUS manage or operate a large farm, especially for raising livestockUS
- They decided to ranch in Texas after retiring from their corporate jobs..
2.
farmingUS work on a large farm raising animalsUS
- She used to ranch in Texas during summers.
Images of ranch

creamy salad dressing 
style of single-story house
Expressions with ranch
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risk everything on a single decision
He decided to bet the ranch on the new business.
large farm where cattle are raised
He owns a cattle ranch in Texas.
creamy salad dressing with herbs and spices
She topped her salad with ranch dressing for extra flavor..
worker on a ranch
The ranch hand fed the cattle early in the morning.
house located on a large farm for animals
The ranch house was surrounded by cattle fields.
working ranch that offers recreational activities for visitors
The guest ranch offers horseback riding and fishing.
sell all assets or investments
After the market crash, he decided to sell the ranch.
brothel employing women in bunny costumes
The famous bunny ranch is located in Nevada.
ranch offering vacation activities like horseback riding
They spent their summer vacation at a dude ranch in Montana..
ranch-style house with a basement
The raised ranch has a finished basement.
die suddenly, often in an accident
He almost bought the ranch in that car crash!
Origin of ranch
Spanish, rancho (small farm)
Terms with ranch included in their meaning
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ranch workers
people who work on ranches
cattle ranch
person who herds cattle on ranches, often on horseback
rich ranch owner
person who owns many cows and is very rich
cowboy ranch
wide-brimmed hat worn by cowboys or ranch workers
ranch
large farm where many sheep are raised
architecture
main house on a ranch or estate
farming
farm or ranch for raising sheep
farmer
person who works on a farm or ranch
ranch path
route used by cattle on a ranch
ownership
owner or operator of a cattle ranch
architecture
ranch-style house common in the US
ranch riding
cowboy's saddle with a high horn
livestock worker
person who tends livestock on a farm or ranch
farm laborer
male worker employed on a farm or ranch
ranch worker
cowboy or horseman, especially in the western US
occupation
cowboy or ranch worker in the western United States
ranch owner
woman who owns a cattle ranch
cooking
the cook on a ranch or at a camp
cowhand culture
Christian worship shaped around ranch work and cowboy traditions
informal
female working on a ranch or in rodeo
cattle ranch
person who takes care of cattle on horseback
ranching
work as a cowboy on a ranch
ranch work
cowboy working on a ranch
ranch
main building on a large ranch
Examples of ranch in a sentence
They visited a ranch to learn about horse breeding. She prefers ranch with her chicken wings. Ranch is a popular dip for vegetables. The ranch had a wide open floor plan. They renovated their ranch to include modern amenities. They learned to ranch efficiently over the years.
She plans to ranch in the countryside after her studies. Her grandparents ranch on open prairie. He learned to ranch before taking over the family property.
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- French:ranch, diriger un ranch, ...
- German:Ranch, eine Farm betreiben, ...
- Italian:ranch, dirigere un ranch, ...
- Spanish:rancho, dirigir un rancho, ...
- Portuguese:rancho, administrar uma fazenda, ...
- Chinese:牧场, 经营农场, ...
- Japanese:牧場, 牧場を経営する, ...
- Arabic:مزرعة ماشية, أدار مزرعة, ...
- Hebrew:חֲוָּה, לְנַהֵל חַוָּה, ...
- Russian:ранчо, управлять фермой, ...
- Ukrainian:ранчо, керувати ранчо, ...
- Hindi:रैंच, खेत प्रबंधित करना, ...
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