(informal) An area, especially a rural area, which is seen as peaceful or favorable. / (informal) The outdoors, especially when seen as favorable.

plural of cross-country

(statistics, of comparative data) Across or between countries.

A second home in a rural area, especially one of a rich, powerful or important person

(music, uncountable) A genre of music combining elements of country music and rock music. / (geology, countable) The rock which is native to a certain area.

Terrain that is at a relatively high elevation — generally, higher than foothills but not above the timberline — consisting of mountainous areas or elevated expanses of plain.

An acquaintance from the countryside, who is regarded by city-dwellers as being poorly adapted for city life.

A private club in a rural area or in the outskirts of a town, offering recreational sports activities.

A neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City.

(politics, dated) To appeal to the feeling of the community by a general election.