Synonyms of outback

outback

noun

ˈau̇t-ˈbak 

as in countryside

a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country

people who live in the Australian outback tend to be self-sufficient

Synonyms & Similar Words

• countryside
• bush
• backwoods
• frontier
• hinterland
• country
• backcountry
• backwater
• up-country
• outlands
• (the) back of beyond
• backland(s)
• boondocks
• boonies
• sticks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outback

The changes bring a bit of the Australian outback to the zoo for koalas, which are an endangered species. — Cody Jackson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026

On Wednesday, April 23, the star, 50, exclusively opened up to PEOPLE about the filming process of her new Netflix action thriller Apex, which is set in the Australian outback, at the movie's NYC premiere. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

The new face of the Subaru outback is framed by narrow daytime running lights that cap its corners and on the rear the tail lights span nearly the entire lift gate, framing the Subaru badge. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026

Both Benna and Einhorn were used to André pitching outrageous concepts in conversation over the years, whether in regard to a new client or a road trip involving some remote outback and hallucinogens. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026