rangeland

noun

range·​land ˈrānj-ˌland How to pronounce rangeland (audio)
: land used or suitable for range

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Pastoralists also gained greater recognition as stewards of the world’s rangelands. — Shooka Bidarian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Some even managed to evade the wranglers and disappear into the vast rangeland. — Stina Sieg, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 While rains in Texas have helped regenerate rangeland, virtually everywhere else in the West and Southwest is still very dry. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026 Around the world, many forests are already showing signs of diminishing as temperatures rise, in addition to deforestation for timber, crops and rangeland that further reduce their resilience. — Regan E. Dunn, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rangeland

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First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rangeland was in 1931

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“Rangeland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rangeland. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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rangeland

noun
range·​land ˈrānj-ˌland How to pronounce rangeland (audio)
: land used or suitable for livestock range

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