countryside

noun

coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd 

1

: a rural area

2

: the inhabitants of a countryside

Synonyms of countryside

• country
• nowhere
• wilderness

Examples of countryside in a Sentence

We took a long drive through the open countryside.

everyone hates to see the countryside ruined by new developments

Recent Examples on the Web

Climbing to the top and looking out over the countryside is just as powerful as studying the intricate stone carvings. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

After New York’s scalding August heat waves, the cool nights and quiet of the countryside were a welcome change—save for the lone donkey who decided that four in the morning was the right time to sound the alarm. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

Perhaps unsurprising for somewhere surrounded by some of England's most spectacular countryside, walking played a big part in Windermere's win. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

The roughly 21 million people who live in the countryside — about a third of the French population — often rely on cars to get around, because public transportation is limited. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for countryside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Kids Definition

countryside

noun

coun·​try·​side ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd 

: a rural area or its people