countryside
noun
coun·try·side
ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd 
1
: a rural area
2
: the inhabitants of a countryside
Examples of countryside in a Sentence
We took a long drive through the open countryside.
everyone hates to see the countryside ruined by new developments
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Situated in unincorporated Johnson County, the location provides a serene atmosphere reminiscent of the countryside, all while being mere minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and major highway access.
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Prime Development Land Company, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024
The French countryside held a special place in Monet’s heart.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2024
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Prime Development Land Company, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024
The French countryside held a special place in Monet’s heart.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for countryside
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“Countryside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countryside. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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countryside
noun
coun·try·side
ˈkən-trē-ˌsīd
: a rural area or its people
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