dude ranch

noun

: a vacation resort offering activities (such as horseback riding) typical of western ranches

Examples of dude ranch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Unleash your inner cowboy or cowgirl at a dude ranch Dude ranches usually conjure up images of mountainous terrain in places like the Rockies and Badlands. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 A number of operators offer lodges and dude ranches with horseback riding, hiking, fishing, off-road and other activities. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Canyon Ranch first opened in Tucson in 1979 and the focus on combining elevated hospitality with world-class wellness amenities explains why the resort, located in an old dude ranch setting, appeals to travelers, Canyon Ranch CEO Mark Rivers told The Arizona Republic. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024 The staff members of the dude ranch work tirelessly to cater to the needs of their demanding clients while also juggling their personal lives and the inherent drama that comes from living and working with a group of attractive and independent cowboys and cowgirls. Peter White, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dude ranch 

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Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dude ranch was in 1899

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“Dude ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dude%20ranch. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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dude ranch

noun
: a vacation resort offering horseback riding and other activities typical of western ranches

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