back·woods
ˈbak-ˈwu̇dz 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: wooded or partly cleared areas far from cities
2
: a remote or culturally backward area
: of, relating to, or suggesting backwoods
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Noun
lived far out in the backwoods and raised hogs for a living
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Donna Sarkar, Discover Magazine, 8 June 2021
From city streets to backwoods trails to intense triathlons, the Suunto 9 GPS Multisport Smartwatch was developed for sports lovers and fans of the great outdoors.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 22 Dec. 2022
Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2020
The potholes are worth it, however, for the great weekend of backwoods hiking and exploring .
—Stef Schrader, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2020
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Noun
The trail was being threatened by development in the backwoods and on the mountain tops.
—Donna Sarkar, Discover Magazine, 8 June 2021
From city streets to backwoods trails to intense triathlons, the Suunto 9 GPS Multisport Smartwatch was developed for sports lovers and fans of the great outdoors.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 22 Dec. 2022
Adjective
Frances Quinlan Quinlan had planned to celebrate her 34th birthday in a backwoods cabin this week, before a Friday show in Ohio.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2020
The potholes are worth it, however, for the great weekend of backwoods hiking and exploring .
—Stef Schrader, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2020
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“Backwoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backwoods. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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