Meaning
A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Recorded since 1808, farm sense since 1831. From American Spanish rancho (“small farm, group of farm huts”), in Spanish originally “group of people who eat together." Cognate with English rank.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: