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

The El Niño butterfly effect If there are significant holdups at the canal, vessels will bring their cargo to a US West Coast port and truck it across the country, Yadav said. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Compact SUVs became the country’s bestselling vehicle segment in 2020, while midsize trucks and even compact and subcompact cars have gained ground in recent years. — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The most recent figures from the country’s general authority for statistics showed that 60 percent of Saudis are under age 30. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Last week, Flock Safety's CEO announced safeguards in response to misuse concerns around the country. — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the country

• backcountry
• countrie
• intercountry