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
The backstory Having met at Cambridge, Caitlin Owens and Paul Glade combined their sharp hotelier and architectural minds to draw up plans for a regenerative organic farm in the Devon countryside.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The show, adapted from Jilly Cooper’s beloved books, is set against the backdrop of the stunning Cotswolds countryside and the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Tucked into the hills of Hot Springs, Virginia, is America's oldest resort, the Omni Homestead, where more than 2,000 acres of rolling green countryside, natural mineral warm springs, and luxe amenities greet guests from all over the world.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for countryside
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The show, adapted from Jilly Cooper’s beloved books, is set against the backdrop of the stunning Cotswolds countryside and the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Tucked into the hills of Hot Springs, Virginia, is America's oldest resort, the Omni Homestead, where more than 2,000 acres of rolling green countryside, natural mineral warm springs, and luxe amenities greet guests from all over the world.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for countryside
Cite this Entry
“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countryside. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
countryside
noun
coun·try·side
ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd
: a rural area or its people
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
