backcountry

noun

back·​coun·​try ˈbak-ˌkən-trē How to pronounce backcountry (audio)
Synonyms of backcountrynext
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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Or, head further into the vast Trois Vallées ski area covering Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens with endless backcountry to explore. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Most of us want to pack and carry less when camping, especially in the backcountry, but this often means compromising comfort. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026 But there are ways to connect trails and venture into the backcountry for longer, more challenging routes. Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026 The biking is along gravel roads through Finland’s northeastern backcountry, crossing boreal forest, marshland, lakes, and low Arctic hills. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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