Word noun
countryside
n.
US /ˈkəntɹiˌsaɪd/ UK /kˈʌntɹɪsˌaɪd/ coun·try·side UK spelling countrysides
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the appearance of a particular rural area.
a specific rural landscape or the particular features of a stretch of land.
Simple“The train passed through some beautiful rolling countryside on the way to the coast.”
In context“The rugged countryside of the northern highlands presents a stark contrast to the gentle, manicured fields of the southern counties.”
Don't confuse
countryside vs country — Country is a political nation or state, while countryside is the rural land away from cities.
Etymology
From country + -side.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated