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

Meanwhile, 247 Sports ranks UM’s six-player incoming basketball transfer class sixth in the country, behind only Louisville, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas and Indiana. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

In 2024 the Japanese giant completed its acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia to expand its presence in the country, taking full ownership of the business. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Ripple brings together diverse perspectives from other publications to show how the country is engaging with today's biggest stories. — Kristi Curry Rogers, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

The premiere of the ten-episode season kicks off with Hawkins, late for his tee time at a lesser golf tournament, barreling into the country-club parking lot in his tour bus, accompanied by his trusty caddie, Old Henry (Keith David). — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Rhymes for the country

• backcountry
• countrie
• intercountry