countryside
noun
coun·try·side
ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd 
1
: a rural area
2
: the inhabitants of a countryside
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
For those that can afford them, the large villas at Whitmore Heath offer the tranquillity of the countryside within striking distance of urban centers like Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford, an hour’s drive north of Birmingham, the largest city in the English Midlands.
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Stephen Castle, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Where to stay: The Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, just outside of the city, is the perfect place to get a taste of the city and the countryside.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2024
The bright red barn and surrounding cornfield made a bucolic backdrop in the Wisconsin countryside.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
In the first three episodes of Lisa Vanderpump’s new Hulu series, which follows the staff at her French countryside estate, Chateau Rosabelle, much of the drama involves Marciano Brunette and Hannah Fouch, a former couple navigating a complicated history.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
To get your floral fix without crowds or traffic, consider going straight to the source: the Dutch countryside.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
So much of the story takes place firmly in and on the ground, whether its characters are grubbing around the countryside or descending six feet under.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2024
Cotswolds is producing gin and whisky in the bucolic countryside of central England, the London Distillery Company has been distilling in the capital city for more than a decade, and there’s even a distillery on the Isle of Wight making small amounts of whisky.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Plants’ sensitivity to temperature explains why flowers in the countryside bloom later than in nearby cities, where concrete and asphalt trap more heat than natural landscapes.
—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Stephen Castle, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Where to stay: The Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, just outside of the city, is the perfect place to get a taste of the city and the countryside.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2024
The bright red barn and surrounding cornfield made a bucolic backdrop in the Wisconsin countryside.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
In the first three episodes of Lisa Vanderpump’s new Hulu series, which follows the staff at her French countryside estate, Chateau Rosabelle, much of the drama involves Marciano Brunette and Hannah Fouch, a former couple navigating a complicated history.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
To get your floral fix without crowds or traffic, consider going straight to the source: the Dutch countryside.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
So much of the story takes place firmly in and on the ground, whether its characters are grubbing around the countryside or descending six feet under.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2024
Cotswolds is producing gin and whisky in the bucolic countryside of central England, the London Distillery Company has been distilling in the capital city for more than a decade, and there’s even a distillery on the Isle of Wight making small amounts of whisky.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Plants’ sensitivity to temperature explains why flowers in the countryside bloom later than in nearby cities, where concrete and asphalt trap more heat than natural landscapes.
—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countryside. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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countryside
noun
coun·try·side
ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd
: a rural area or its people
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