Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-boonies
noun
/ðə ˈbuː.niz/
Definition
A term used to refer to a remote or rural area, often far away from civilization or urban development.
Examples
- After living in the city for years, he decided to move to the boonies for a quieter life.
- They went camping in the boonies, far away from any signs of modern life.
- Her grandparents live out in the boonies, where the nearest store is miles away.
Meaning
The word ‘the-boonies’ denotes places that are isolated or sparsely populated, where amenities and conveniences are limited.
Synonyms
- backcountry
- outback
- rural area
- wilderness
- countryside
