English · Travel & Places
countryside
/ˈkʌn.tri.saɪd/
[/ˈkʌn.tri.saɪd/]
rural land
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Land outside towns and cities, with fields, farms, and natural scenery.
Example
We spent the weekend cycling through the peaceful countryside, surrounded by green hills and farms.
We spent the weekend cycling through the peaceful countryside, surrounded by green hills and farms.
Etymology
A compound of 'country' (Latin 'contrata', land lying opposite) and 'side'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe rural, non-urban areas.