boondocks

noun
UK: /ˈbuːndɒks/
US: /ˈbuːndɑːks/

  1. A rural area far away from cities.

    1. We drove for hours to get to the boondocks. [ ] [ ]
    2. My grandparents live way out in the boondocks, miles from the nearest town. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place that is a long way from any town or city; the backwoods.

    1. He moved to the boondocks to get away from the city. [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to build their cabin deep in the boondocks, where it was quiet. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

backwoods outback hinterland backcountry
boondocks adjective

  1. Located in or characteristic of a remote, rural area.

    1. The boondocks store sold fresh eggs. [ ] [ ]
    2. A boondocks lifestyle is not for everyone, as it requires self-sufficiency. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "boondocks" in English means: A rural area far away from cities., A place that is a long way from any town or city; the backwoods..

The phonetic transcription of "boondocks" is /ˈbuːndɒks/ in British English and /ˈbuːndɑːks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "boondocks": "We drove for hours to get to the boondocks.". More examples on the page.