countryside

noun

coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd How to pronounce countryside (audio)
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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But Valcourt pays considerably less in rent and says fresh, quality food is affordable in the French countryside. Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024 As the little girl shouts warmer, Bri continues to drive recklessly through the Scottish countryside. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024 Visiting includes a gorgeous walk through the lush Lazio countryside and an underground exploration. Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024 As the five buses are loaded, a police escort leads through the George countryside before arriving at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Bruce Martin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for countryside 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of countryside was in the 15th century

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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countryside. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

countryside

noun
coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd How to pronounce countryside (audio)
: a rural area or its people

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