countryside
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of countryside
Vocabulary lists containing countryside
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But Scott, speaking from his home in the French countryside, has the sheepish look of a kid who’s been caught not paying attention in class.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
We enjoyed strolling through the historic downtown and exploring the surrounding Amish countryside.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Bedminster, about 40 miles west of Manhattan, is one of five towns that comprise the Somerset Hills, an affluent region of New Jersey known for its rolling countryside, historic estates and Gilded Age history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
"At that time, my greatest wish was to go out of the countryside, find a job and be able to eat better food."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Around us, the countryside lay veiled and mysterious, silent in the night and fog.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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