Definition

To manage or work on a large farm where animals are raised, especially cattle or horses.

Example

He decided to ranch in Texas after years of working in the city.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how cool it would be to ranch?

Yeah, it sounds like a lot of hard work but also really rewarding.

I wonder what it's like to actually ranch every day.

It must be amazing to connect with nature and animals like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A large piece of land used for farming, especially for raising animals like cattle or sheep, or growing crops.

Example

They own a ranch where they raise horses and cattle.

Conversation

I visited a really cool ranch last weekend.

Oh, that sounds fun! What did you do there?

I got to ride horses and see some cattle on the ranch.

Root Explanation

Ranch → The word 'ranch' originates from the Spanish word 'rancho', meaning a small farm or dwelling. It refers to a place where livestock are raised and often implies a larger agricultural operation.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'rancho' in Spanish, which means a small farm, to remember that a ranch is a place where animals are raised.

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