countryside

noun

coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd How to pronounce countryside (audio)
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
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The menswear blazer One of fall’s biggest runway trends draws inspiration from the English countryside, and a tweed blazer (or one in plaid, houndstooth, or herringbone, all generally woven from wool) is the easiest way to get the look. Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025 Held at the Fontanel, a luxe countryside manse, the evening will include live-fire cooking stations, world-class wine, top-shelf spirits, and a slew of live performances. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025 On highways and surface roads in the rural countryside west of Detroit, the 2025 Ford Explorer was smooth and quiet, with plenty of power for highway acceleration. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Skip the summer Iceland’s seasons shape both the countryside and the crowds who visit it. Ali Wunderman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for countryside

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of countryside was in the 15th century

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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countryside. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

countryside

noun
coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd How to pronounce countryside (audio)
: a rural area or its people

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