ranchero

[ ran-chair-oh; Spanish rahn-che-raw ]

noun

, plural ran·che·ros [ran-, chair, -ohz, r, ahn-, che, -, r, aws].

1. a rancher.

ranchero

/ rɑːnˈtʃɛərəʊ /

noun

1. another word for rancher

Word History and Origins

Origin of ranchero¹

1820–30; < Spanish, equivalent to ranch ( o ) ranch + -ero < Latin -ārius -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of ranchero¹

C19: from American Spanish

Example Sentences

Chile relleno is another meatless meal, served in a mild salsa ranchero redolent of tomatoes.

From The Daily Beast

Instead I ended my journey via motorcycle, traveling from one hacienda and ranchero to the next while sampling the local flavor.

From The Daily Beast

"And there's that infernal coward of a ranchero," cried Coronado, as the runaway sentry sneaked back to the group.

From Project Gutenberg

The ranchero quivered, and a smile of joy lit up his bronzed countenance as he leaped on his horse.

From Project Gutenberg

The ranchero shrugged his shoulders significantly; White Gazelle gave him one of those profound glances which read the heart.

From Project Gutenberg

Bloodson's reputation had been so long established on the prairies that the ranchero must feel affected in his presence.

From Project Gutenberg

"Let us hear it," said Bloodson, who had begun to listen with extreme interest to the ranchero's wandering statement.

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Related Words

• breeder
• herder
• herdsman