backcountry

noun

back·​coun·​try ˈbak-ˌkən-trē How to pronounce backcountry (audio)
often attributive
: a remote undeveloped rural area

Examples of backcountry in a Sentence

he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry
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The one-mile trail through the forest provides ample opportunity to photograph the picturesque backcountry. Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025 Where to stay: 10 backcountry wilderness campgrounds, RV/tent campground at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon, equestrian camping at Frijole Ranch, multiple overnight options in El Paso. Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 The cabins were unlocked — Gutierrez’s practice in the off-season in case they’re needed by backcountry travelers. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 15 May 2025 According to Parks Canada, such close encounters can happen in various settings within the park, including near towns or in remote backcountry areas. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for backcountry

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of backcountry was in 1746

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“Backcountry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcountry. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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