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ranch

Pronunciation: [ræntʃ]

Word

Context: "farming"

(noun) a large piece of land where people raise animals or grow crops. It is often a place where cows, horses, or sheep live and where farmers work.

Example

The family owns a ranch where they raise horses and cows.

Example

They do not have a ranch; they live in the city with no animals at all.

Example

What kind of animals do you see on a ranch?

Context: "farming"

(verb) to manage or work on a ranch. This means taking care of the animals or growing plants on that land.

Example

She loves to ranch every summer, taking care of the cows and horses.

Example

He does not ranch; he prefers to work in an office instead.

Example

Do you want to ranch when you grow up?

Context: "cuisine"

(noun) a type of dressing made with buttermilk and herbs, often used on salads. It makes the salad taste creamy and delicious.

Example

I put ranch dressing on my salad, and it was really tasty.

Example

I don't like ranch dressing; I prefer vinaigrette instead.

Example

Would you like ranch dressing with your salad?

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