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 serenity of the small Norwegian town’s countryside brought a clarity to Scott and her team of collaborators throughout the creative process. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025

In modern times, friends trudge through mud to ancient thermal Roman baths in Galicia’s countryside. —John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025

One of millions of people to have been evacuated to the countryside via 'Operation Pied Piper,' Molly has been away from her parents—from her home—for nearly five years. —Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025

One side features a petite floral pattern inspired by the French countryside, while the other is a minimalist gingham. —Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025

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
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified

Kids Definition

countryside

noun

coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd 

: a rural area or its people