COUNTRYSIDE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

countryside

noun

ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd

Definition of countryside

as in country

the open rural area outside of big towns and cities everyone hates to see the countryside ruined by new developments

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Recent Examples of countryside Bearing the brunt of our new climate reality, of course, is the simmering countryside, desert dry and ready to ignite from the first mechanical spark, hot muffler, or flying ember. — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026 For even more privacy, or perhaps the best place to accommodate the family, the Dower House is a fabulous five-bedroom private house, complete with a dreamy pool buried deep in the countryside. — Delilah Khomo, Vanity Fair, 8 Aug. 2026 The meeting Between Markle, Prince Harry, their children and the King and Queen took place in an English countryside estate. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 The Columbus Paddling Trail follows six miles of the river between Beason’s Park and the Highway 71 bridge, offering a peaceful float through the Texas countryside. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countryside

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Addressing thousands of officials and delegates at the Great Hall of the People, Xi portrayed China as a country that was facing tough times, but one that would emerge unscathed.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
However, no other peer country separates the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine as the president has now ordered.

— Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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Aaron Nkrumah, wing, 6-5, Tennessee State My favorite total out-of-nowhere guy, Nkrumah is one of only four American college players to make my top 75 despite not playing in a Power 5 conference, and unlike the others, his alma mater isn’t even a mid-major.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Little Rock advances with an out-of-nowhere comeback that leads to an 85-83 double-overtime victory over Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026

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