Rural
/ˈrʊrəl/
Rural means areas that are far away from cities and towns, where you can find lots of open fields, farms, and nature. It's like the countryside where there are fewer people and buildings.
Examples
- The rural landscape was filled with rolling hills and wide-open fields, where I loved to ride my bike and explore nature every weekend.
- In our science class, we learned how rural areas often have farms that produce fresh fruits and vegetables for cities and towns nearby.
- My grandparents live in a rural community, and when we visit, we enjoy hiking, fishing, and watching the stars at night without city lights.
Synonyms
countryside
farmland
pastoral
rustic
agricultural
outdoor
Antonyms
urban
city
metropolitan
town
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