Word
backwoods
Phoneticsback·woods, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbæˈkwʊdz/
UK/bˈækwʊdz/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a remote area of the countryside that is far from cities and roads. It is often used to describe places that are quiet, wild, or not very developed.
n. a remote, rural, or undeveloped area of the countryside. Often carries a connotation of isolation or lack of modern infrastructure.
Examples
“The hikers spent the night in the backwoods.”
“The family moved to the backwoods to escape the noise and pollution of the city.”
“While the coastal towns were bustling with tourists, the backwoods remained a sanctuary for those seeking solitude and a connection to the natural landscape.”
Examples
simple
“The hikers spent the night in the backwoods.”
contextual
“The family moved to the backwoods to escape the noise and pollution of the city.”
complex
“While the coastal towns were bustling with tourists, the backwoods remained a sanctuary for those seeking solitude and a connection to the natural landscape.”
Real-World Examples
“He’d tasted stardom, played arenas and didn’t like it – he liked the funky, backwoods places.” “Four Kolkata bachelors drive into the backwoods of Bihar only to realise that there is more than one way to get lost.” Etymology
From back + woods.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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