What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
smallholding
Example
The family has a smallholding where they grow vegetables and raise chickens. [smallholding: noun]
Example
He enjoys spending his weekends working on his smallholding, tending to his animals and crops. [smallholding: noun]
ranch
Example
The rancher spent the day rounding up the cattle on his ranch. [ranch: noun]
Example
She grew up on a ranch in Texas, where her family raised horses and cattle. [ranch: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ranch is more commonly used than smallholding in everyday language, especially in North America. Smallholding is more commonly used in the UK and other parts of Europe.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between smallholding and ranch?
Ranch is typically associated with a more formal tone, as it is often used in commercial farming contexts. Smallholding is more informal and is often used in hobby farming or subsistence farming contexts.
