backwoods

noun
UK: /ˈbæk.wʊdz/
US: /ˈbæk.wʊdz/

  1. Areas far away from cities; remote, rural areas.

    1. He grew up in the backwoods of Kentucky. [ ] [ ]
    2. We spent our vacation in the backwoods, far from civilization. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hinterland outback boondocks backcountry
backwoods adjective

  1. Relating to remote or sparsely populated areas.

    1. The backwoods roads were difficult to navigate. [ ] [ ]
    2. That backwoods town is known for its strong sense of community. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "backwoods" is /ˈbæk.wʊdz/ in British English and /ˈbæk.wʊdz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "backwoods": hinterland, outback, boondocks, backcountry.

Example usage of "backwoods": "He grew up in the backwoods of Kentucky.". More examples on the page.