Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

backcountry



Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The backcountry of the French resort area offers luxury home buyers a more laid-back, rustic feel.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

I do look forward to taking them backcountry skiing come winter.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

It’s tucked in an old-growth redwood tree in the backcountry of the park, in Humboldt County, where there are no roads and a creek presents an impassable barrier, Williams-Claussen said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2026

Six members of the 15-person backcountry ski group were rescued early this week.

From BBC Feb. 21, 2026

Surprisingly, considering its modest dimensions and how little room there is for real backcountry, the park is remarkably rich in wildlife.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training