backwoods
0 antonyms and opposites of backwoods, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Remote, thickly forested, or sparsely populated country, far from towns and cities.
How to use backwoods
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From back + woods, describing forest lying beyond settled areas.
Full origin of backwoods →Frequently asked questions
What does “backwoods” mean?
The word “backwoods” means remote, thickly forested, or sparsely populated country, far from towns and cities. In plain terms, deep, remote forest country far from civilization — or, as a description, unrefined in a rural, old-fashioned way.
How do you pronounce “backwoods”?
“Backwoods” is pronounced BAK-wuudz (/ˈbækˌwʊdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “backwoods” in a sentence?
Here is “backwoods” used in a sentence: “They grew up in the backwoods of Montana, miles from the nearest town.”
What is another word for “backwoods”?
Words with a similar meaning to “backwoods” include backwood.
What part of speech is “backwoods”?
Depending on how it is used, “backwoods” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “backwoods” have?
“Backwoods” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: remote, thickly forested, or sparsely populated country, far from towns and cities.