backcountry

noun

back·​coun·​try ˈbak-ˌkən-trē How to pronounce backcountry (audio)
often attributive
: 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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Tennessee Pass Cookhouse Located in the nearby Ski Cooper area, this is a one-of-a-kind, backcountry dining experience. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025 These in-bounds, hike-to zones offer a backcountry feel with truly hair-raising descents. Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 Rescuers say the hikers’ lack of preparedness serves as an important reminder of the dangers and unpredictability that can arise in the backcountry. Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025 For dinner, the Inn at Tres Pinos is a friendly roadside stop for eclectic, high-end gastronomy in the backcountry. AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025 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 2 Nov. 2025.

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