Synonyms for

Countryside

Verb / ˈkʌntri:ˌsaɪd / Another word for countryside — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The land and scenery outside of cities and towns.

Synonyms & similar words

farmland outdoors backcountry wilderness boondocks hinterland bush woodland pasture meadow fields croft country paddock prairie steppe savanna tundra

Synonyms by register

Formal

rural area hinterland outskirts

Informal

the sticks out in the country boonies

Literary

pastoral bucolic sylvan

Antonyms

city urban metropolis town conurbation built-up area

Common collocations

  • beautiful countryside
  • remote countryside
  • driving through the countryside
  • living in the countryside
  • countryside views
  • the English countryside
  • open countryside

Word family

noun countryside
adjective rural

Usage note

Countryside refers to the areas of land outside of towns and cities. It often carries positive connotations of peace, nature, and simplicity.

Example sentences

  1. My family lives in the countryside, and we have lots of animals on our farm.
  2. We went for a hike in the countryside and saw lots of beautiful flowers.
  3. The countryside is a great place to go camping and explore nature.
  4. I prefer the countryside over the city because it's more peaceful and quiet.
  5. My grandparents live in the countryside, and they have a big garden with lots of vegetables.

Quotes

  • The calm of the countryside is better than the chaos of the city.
  • The countryside is where I find peace and inspiration.
  • There's nothing like the beauty of the countryside.

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