backcountry

noun

back·​coun·​try ˈbak-ˌkən-trē How to pronounce backcountry (audio)
Synonyms of backcountrynext
often attributive
: a remote undeveloped rural area

Examples of backcountry in a Sentence

he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry
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Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut. John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026 Forecasters say the lack of rain is beginning to increase the threat of wildfires in the backcountry, a situation that could grow worse next weekend when Santa Ana winds are predicted to arrive from the Great Basin. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 Those with the condition have to monitor their glucose levels and manually take insulin every day, making backcountry travel out of service more challenging. Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026 Until then, experts urge backcountry travelers to adjust their plans. Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for backcountry

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of backcountry was in 1746

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“Backcountry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcountry. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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