noun
- large areas of land where livestock graze freely, typically consisting of grasslands, prairies, or other open terrain
Usage: usually plural
Examples
- The cattle roamed freely across the vast rangelands of Montana.
- Drought conditions have severely affected the rangelands in the western states.
- The government manages millions of acres of public rangelands for livestock grazing.
- Overgrazing can lead to erosion and degradation of rangelands.
- Wildlife and domestic animals share these rangelands throughout the year.
- The rancher leased additional rangelands to accommodate his growing herd.