Ranch (noun)

1. A large farm or estate for raising livestock, especially in North America.
2. A style of house and grounds designed for outdoor living and recreation, especially in suburban areas.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from spanish rancho 'a group of huts', from mexican spanish, from latin ruptius 'broken ground', from rumpere 'to break'. the original sense was 'a farm, or a small settlement in the western us', later extended to 'a large farm or estate for raising livestock', especially in the western us.

Examples:

1. The rancher raised cattle and horses on his sprawling ranch.
2. The family lived on a small ranch in the countryside.
3. The singer bought a ranch in Montana to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
4. The ranch style house had a wide porch and a spacious backyard.
5. The guests enjoyed the scenic views of the surrounding hills from the ranch.