backcountry

noun

back·​coun·​try ˈbak-ˌkən-trē 

often attributive

: a remote undeveloped rural area

Synonyms of backcountry

• countryside
• backwoods
• frontier
• bush
• outback
• country
• backwater
• up-country
• hinterland

Examples of backcountry in a Sentence

he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry

Recent Examples on the Web

The huts, which are available for rent, provide shelter to backcountry skiers, hikers, sheep herders and others exploring the state’s alpine wilderness. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

Don’t rely on cell service alone, since coverage is spotty or nonexistent in most backcountry areas. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

For months, mystery swirled around a 37-year-old Carlsbad woman found dead in the backcountry of Big Sur with a cut on her forehead and markings around her neck. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

The property is a blend of high-end finishes and backcountry recreation, with miles of private trails and water features that aim to make the land feel like its own getaway. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backcountry

• countrie
• country
• intercountry