countryside
noun
coun·try·side
ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd 
1
: a rural area
2
: the inhabitants of a countryside
Examples of countryside in a Sentence
We took a long drive through the open countryside.
everyone hates to see the countryside ruined by new developments
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Aegon, dragged out of King’s Landing by spymaster Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) in an effort to save him from the fratricidal Aemond, gets an up-close look at the petty tyrants who have sprouted up in the countryside thanks to his impetuous rule.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026
The film follows two middle-aged friends who swear each drink is their last, only to go on a bender across the Italian countryside with a shy architecture student.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
His container home, nestled in the countryside near Lille in northern France, embodies this innovative spirit.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
The estate's historic limestone, wood beams and roof tiles — complemented by a soft and organic wedding color palette, ivory florals, fresh greenery, dark walnut accents, vintage silver and hundreds of candles — helped make guests feel like they were transported straight to the French countryside.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026
The film follows two middle-aged friends who swear each drink is their last, only to go on a bender across the Italian countryside with a shy architecture student.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
His container home, nestled in the countryside near Lille in northern France, embodies this innovative spirit.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
The estate's historic limestone, wood beams and roof tiles — complemented by a soft and organic wedding color palette, ivory florals, fresh greenery, dark walnut accents, vintage silver and hundreds of candles — helped make guests feel like they were transported straight to the French countryside.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countryside. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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countryside
noun
coun·try·side
ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd
: a rural area or its people
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