the country

noun

1

: the people who live in a country

The whole country was stunned by the news.

The President has the support of most of the country.

2

: land that is away from big towns and cities : countryside

She lives out in the country.

They prefer the country to the city.

Examples of the country in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the death of the country music star, actress, and philanthropist on Tuesday — following a brief battle with cancer — the 1989 movie is returning to theaters, as is her 1982 crowd-pleaser The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026

At the start of the year, Iceland Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir said that deeper dialogue and collaboration with the EU would be a key factor in shoring up the country's interests. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Travelers should also be aware of the potential for altitude sickness in some areas of the country. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

To date, the organization has donated more than 330 million books to eligible kids across the country. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the country

• backcountry
• countrie
• intercountry