backcountry

noun

back·​coun·​try ˈbak-ˌkən-trē How to pronounce backcountry (audio)
often attributive
Synonyms of backcountrynext
: a remote undeveloped rural area

Examples of backcountry in a Sentence

he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry
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When e-bikes first expanded into backcountry areas, critics warned motorized assistance would bring underprepared users into fragile environments. Kendall Hunter, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026 Two American skiers lost while backcountry riding in Italy near an Olympic venue in Livigno were rescued Tuesday night with the help of thermal imaging cameras and drones. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026 Currently available for backing on Kickstarter, TiStove is designed to reduce the effort of outdoor cooking without limiting your backcountry menu to instant noodles. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026 As the pair struggles to survive the brutal Canadian backcountry, an uneasy bond forms. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for backcountry

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of backcountry was in 1746

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“Backcountry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcountry. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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