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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But thanks to a specialized 1800 mAH battery, this radio lasts up to five days, which is a big leap for hunters, backcountry skiers, and rescue personnel who spend multiple days in the backcountry. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024 Expect a robust selection of spacious condominiums, luxury mountain chalets, and backcountry cabins, most of which are within walking distance from one of Snowmass or Aspen Mountain’s peak-reaching gondolas and ski resorts. Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 In 2025, the historic lodge will celebrate 100 years since construction began on the backcountry outpost, and little has changed in the last century. Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024 Pets are prohibited on boardwalks and hiking trails in the backcountry and in thermal areas, according to the park service. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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