noun
backwoods
BAK-wuudz
Backwoods (noun) means Remote, thickly forested, or sparsely populated country, far from towns and cities. Example: “They grew up in the backwoods of Montana, miles from the nearest town.”
noun
1
Remote, thickly forested, or sparsely populated country, far from towns and cities.
"They grew up in the backwoods of Montana, miles from the nearest town."
adj
1
Unsophisticated or crude, in the way associated with remote rural areas.
"He had a backwoods sense of humor that didn't always land well in the city."
How to use backwoods
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeep, remote forest country far from civilization — or, as a description, unrefined in a rural, old-fashioned way.
Common pairings
backwoods town
backwoods folk
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Etymology
From back + woods, describing forest lying beyond settled areas.
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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.
