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rancho

/ˈɹɑːnt͡ʃoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.20 in modern English

Syllables
ran-cho
IPA
/ˈɹɑːnt͡ʃoʊ/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A simple hut, such as one with posts, covered with branches or thatch, where herdsmen or farm workers would lodge at night.

American usage; Archaic

noun

A large grazing farm where horses and cattle are raised; distinguished from hacienda, a cultivated farm or plantation.

American usage; Archaic

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish rancho (“mess, mess room”). Compare ranch.

Usage

Inflected Forms

ranchos (plural) ranchoes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

ranchero

Rhymes With

ancho

Questions

How do you pronounce rancho?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹɑːnt͡ʃoʊ/.
What does rancho mean?
A simple hut, such as one with posts, covered with branches or thatch, where herdsmen or farm workers would lodge at night.
Where does rancho come from?
Borrowed from Spanish rancho (“mess, mess room”). Compare ranch.

How to pronounce rancho

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