backcountry

noun

ˈbak-ˌkən-trē How to pronounce backcountry (audio)
Definition of backcountrynext
as in countryside
a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry

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Recent Examples of backcountry So The Free's overall sleeping space is a bit snugger than others but not so snug as to deter ultralight backcountry explorers who are used to sleeping in minimalist shelters. — New Atlas, 28 June 2026 Idaho State Parks and Recreation last week held a ribbon cutting for a new addition to its popular Idaho City backcountry yurt system. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2026 The herd, managed by Denver Mountain Parks, will seasonally graze approximately 150 acres of the backcountry area. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The conflict in the Carolina backcountry was intense, characterized by a brutal struggle that often pitted neighbor against neighbor, and family member against family member. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for backcountry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backcountry
  1. countryside
  2. frontier
  3. bush
  4. outback
  5. country
  6. backwater
  7. hinterland
Noun
  • Kober, who has been married for more than 75 years, was born in east London before he and his siblings were evacuated to the countryside during World War II.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Somehow magically, someone created an outdoor garden at a lush countryside retreat.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026
Definition of countryside
Noun
  • The Federal Reserve attributes much of the gap to a capital stock the United States renews faster than anyone else, and the IMF to European firms that stay too small and invest too little to reach the frontier.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The rural storytelling and fiddle music on the frontier inspired the emergence and growth of commercial country music and bluegrass music, while echoes of acoustic blues and protest songs can be heard in modern R&B and hip-hop.
    — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of frontier
Noun
  • Many hedges, bushes, and trees can block sight lines, so even the nosiest of neighbors will be forced to mind their own business.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of bush
Noun
  • Broken Hill Those traveling between Sydney and Adelaide will stop at this outback mining town, which has some of the world’s largest silver, lead, and zinc mineral deposits.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • Observe black cockatoos preen in the drooping she-oaks, or marvel at the Dali-esque outback, filled with its skeletal mallee trees.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Definition of outback
Noun
  • Like previous host countries, Turkey is likely to use the summit to put its own security concerns and defense industry on the agenda.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • And, in a country struck by tragedy, this loss felt close to home.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of country
Noun
  • Fully restored to its original glory, the mansion is located on the banks of the backwaters of Kerala, and is only accessible by boat from the mainland.
    — Rumit Mehta, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
  • The movie goes from this weird, seedy love motel to the industrial backwaters, and these long walks and talks down empty streets.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Definition of backwater
Noun
  • In Beach Enclave’s hinterland, there are plenty of enjoyable distractions, including a 4,500-square-foot golf complex, with putting green, courts for tennis, padel, and pickleball, fitness center, and games lounge.
    — Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
  • The menu is top-tier and uses as much local produce from the ocean and nearby hinterland as possible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of hinterland

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“Backcountry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backcountry. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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