cattleman

noun

cat·​tle·​man ˈka-tᵊl-mən How to pronounce cattleman (audio)
-ˌman
Synonyms of cattlemannext
: one who tends or raises cattle

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In the northeastern rural town of Robinson, Kansas, Jack Geiger, a cattleman running as an independent for the state House of Representatives, also expressed disappointment with the decision to ease tariffs on beef imports. — Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Instead, the move will just make cattlemen lose profits for the next three months at the same rate the beef is being discounted. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The establishment celebrates its nearly 70 years of Vegas connections, from Mafia chieftains (The Mob Room dining space) to Elvis to the Rat Pack to gamblers and cattlemen. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 Kirk Wilbur, vice president of government affairs cattlemen’s association, said the organization is concerned about that division of funding — especially if funding is reduced. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cattleman

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cattleman was in 1864

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“Cattleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cattleman. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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cattleman

noun
cat·​tle·​man -mən How to pronounce cattleman (audio)
-ˌman
: a person who raises cattle

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