dude ranch

noun

1. a ranch operated primarily as a vacation resort.

dude ranch

noun

1. a ranch used as a holiday resort offering activities such as riding and camping

Word History and Origins

Origin of dude ranch¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

At the all-inclusive dude ranch, summer outdoor activities include fly fishing and paddle boarding.

From Seattle Times

And we’ve stayed at a dude ranch in Arizona, riding horses, swimming laps, dishing on guests and wranglers.

From Los Angeles Times

The facility was like a dude ranch, where the nobility played winemaker for a day.

From Science Magazine

Located just 7.5 kilometers south of Rome, the elaborate site was equal parts theatrical stage and winery—as well as the ancient Roman version of a dude ranch.

From Science Magazine

The family moved to Arizona and bought a dude ranch, where they raised cattle, gutted chickens and churned butter.

From New York Times