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Definition of countryside

countryside

/ˈkʌn.tɹi.saɪd/
coun · try · side
Plural:countrysides
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countryside Lexical Profile

countryside Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The land and scenery of a rural area, consisting of open fields, woods, and villages outside of large towns and cities.

Example

"They spent the weekend driving through the quiet countryside and admiring the rolling hills."

2

The inhabitants of a rural district or region considered collectively.

Example

"The entire countryside gathered at the county fair to celebrate the autumn harvest."

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• Nearby Words

countrified
country
countryman
countryside
countrywide
countrywoman
county

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century (originally in Scottish usage), the word is a compound formed from 'country' (from Old French 'contree', meaning a region or tract of land) and 'side' (from Old English 'side', denoting an area or district).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Countryside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/countryside
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