Definition of countryside
1 : a rural area
2 : the inhabitants of a countryside
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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 of countryside from the Web
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Bartender Aaron Melendrez crafts cocktails that summon the flavors of the Baja countryside.
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In the countryside RPF representatives watch over each unit of ten households.
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But the canal is primarily for pleasure craft that glide through stunning countryside.
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Worried that crowds would not show up on Thursday — Mr. Trump is less popular in Poland’s liberal capital than in the conservative countryside — the authorities chose a smaller, though still symbolically rich, site.
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To that end, Moylan is limiting cycling to a dozen or so mornings of the 16 days to ensure opportunities for enjoying the people and countryside.
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The late nineteenth century saw it become increasingly vogue for musicians to look to the rural countrysides for inspiration.
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Standout elements like guest-star Angela Bassett, love interest Alessandra Mastronardi, and the sumptuous Italian countryside all help elevate Ansari’s winning star turn to a 2017 showstopper.
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Diana is buried on the grounds of Althorp estate, her family's ancestral home in the countryside near Northampton in central England.
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First Known Use of countryside
15th century
COUNTRYSIDE Defined for English Language Learners
countryside
playDefinition of countryside for English Language Learners
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: land that is away from big towns and cities
COUNTRYSIDE Defined for Kids
countryside
playDefinition of countryside for Students
: a rural area or its people
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