countryside

Everyday

The countryside is land outside towns and cities, with fields, farms, woods, hills and small villages. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons it is compared with towns and cities (rural versus urban). In everyday life and safety: the Countryside Code — close gates, keep dogs on leads near animals, take litter home, stay on paths. In stories, the countryside is a place of walks, farms and adventures. Phrases: «in the countryside», «the open countryside», «countryside walk».

Examples

• We went for a long walk in the countryside. tree →
• My grandparents live in the countryside near a farm. tree →
• The countryside is quieter than the city. tree →
• Always close farm gates when you walk in the countryside. tree →
• From the hill we could see miles of green countryside. tree →
• Take your litter home to keep the countryside clean. tree →
• There are fewer buses in the countryside. tree →

Note

Uncountable and usually with «the»: «in the countryside», not «in a countryside». Similar words: «the country» (in this sense), «rural areas». Opposite: «town», «city», «urban area». Not a number word.