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 carousel also included photos of a trip through the French countryside and a few sweet snaps of her older children. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 Coastal-meets-countryside, meaning the brand’s online shelves are well-stocked with pleated shirtdresses, flowing peasant tops, and striped mesh tote bags for housing towels and your newest beach read. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Somehow magically, someone created an outdoor garden at a lush countryside retreat. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 In the post, Clements shared a candid photo of George breastfeeding her baby boy, alongside shots of her trip through the French countryside and some photos of her older children. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 6 July 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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