countryside

noun

coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd How to pronounce countryside (audio)
Synonyms of countrysidenext
1
: a rural area
2
: the inhabitants of a countryside

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We took a long drive through the open countryside. everyone hates to see the countryside ruined by new developments
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The gap widens further when looking at China's countryside, which only officially emerged from extreme poverty in 2020. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 My husband Jared, like our neighbor Matt, grew up in the countryside. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 Shot on England’s coasts and countryside, the film favors muted costumes, no makeup and quiet, lingering scenes, presenting Austen’s young women as emotionally immediate and recognizably modern. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 In the Algarve’s inland countryside, guests can explore the world of beekeeper José Maria Martinez, who continues a family practice spanning three generations and nearly 1,000 hives. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countryside

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of countryside was in the 15th century

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countryside

noun
coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd How to pronounce countryside (audio)
: a rural area or its people
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