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February 16, 2016 Word of the Day

ranch /ˈræntʃ/ noun
ranch
/ˈræntʃ/
noun

plural ranches

Entrance to a ranch
Entrance to a ranch
Definition of RANCH

[count]

1: a large farm especially in the U.S. where animals (such as cattle, horses, and sheep) are raised

2 chiefly US: a farm for a special crop or kind of animal

  • an almond ranch

  • a cattle/mink ranch

3 US : RANCH HOUSE 2— see also RAISED RANCH

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