Definition of grangenext
as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock asked the community's farmers to meet at the Howard family grange to help raise a new barn

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Recent Examples of grange Each spring, Rhode Island churches, granges, and legion halls serve johnnycakes as a part of their annual May Breakfasts, a historic spring celebration in the state. — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Apr. 2026 The homes have already been rebuilt, Smith said, but some of the community buildings, like the grange and store, are gone for good. — Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 5 June 2022 Most of the region’s limited services, including the grange or community center, health clinic and general stores, are in the community of Big Sur north of the slide. — Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2021 In addition, the first 1,000 La grange area runners that sign up through the Rotary Club web site receive a coupon that can be redeemed for a free pumpkin pie. — Hank Beckman, chicagotribune.com, 23 Nov. 2020
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Noun
  • Sliding behind the wheel of a side-by-side utility vehicle, Shoffner takes off across the property and recounts her life story that led her away from the farm, into nonprofit work and back home when her dad got sick.
    — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Lofoten Gardsysteri is a biodynamic, organic dairy farm that aims to make the best possible use of local resources and distinct flavors.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • McCollum spent summers working cattle, branding steers and tending to his grandfather's ranch alongside his cousins.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The horses panicked after a tree limb fell and hit the side of the wagon, ranch officials said on social media Saturday.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Grange.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grange. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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