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dude ranch
noun
: a vacation resort offering activities (such as horseback riding) typical of western ranches
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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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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