downcountry

English

Etymology 1

Adjective

downcountry (not generally comparable, comparative further downcountry or farther downcountry, superlative furthest downcountry or farthest downcountry)

  1. (chiefly US) In the lowlands, as opposed to the hilly region.
    Antonym: upcountry

Adverb

downcountry (not generally comparable, comparative further downcountry or farther downcountry, superlative furthest downcountry or farthest downcountry)

  1. (chiefly US) In or into the lowlands, as opposed to the hilly region.
    Antonym: upcountry

Etymology 2

Blend of downhill +‎ cross-country.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

downcountry (not comparable)

  1. (cycling) Being a form of cross-country bicycle designed to perform well on trails, like a mountain bike.
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