the boonies

plural noun

US, informal

: an area that is not close to any towns or cities : boondocks

The school is way out in the boonies.

Examples of the boonies in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unfortunately, the Arriagas were not able to transfer their success in the boonies to the big city. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026

There are no filters to stock and dispose of, and clean-up is simple, whether in your kitchen or out in the boonies. — Jakob Schiller, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026

The fuel tank on board means travelers won't need to worry about lack of electric fast-charging infrastructure (maybe any infrastructure) out in the boonies and will be able to fill up at the pump for another 345 miles of range. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025

And too many of us view the threat of fire as something that happens out in the boonies, far away from civilization. — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2023