rangeland

noun

range·land ˈrānj-ˌland

: land used or suitable for range

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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 The Jordan Valley Rangeland Fire Protection Association, a group of ranchers in Idaho and Oregon that work together to protect local rangelands, created a GoFundMe page titled Jordan Valley RFPA Support, where people can donate to their efforts. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rangeland

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1931, in the meaning defined above

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rangeland

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range·land ˈrānj-ˌland

: land used or suitable for livestock range

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