countryside

noun

coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd 

1

: a rural area

2

: the inhabitants of a countryside

Synonyms of countryside

• country
• nowhere
• wilderness

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The film is beautifully shot and such a moving depiction of a childhood in the Japanese countryside. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Belinda expresses interest in acting and dance but also doesn’t want to leave the countryside. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

According to reports, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to settle in the Cotswolds, an affluent countryside region in south-central England, located about two hours outside London. — Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The rich landscape gives rise to diverse flavors, from rice paddies in the plains and orange groves in the valleys to grapevines in the countryside. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for countryside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Kids Definition

countryside

noun

coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd 

: a rural area or its people