Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in country

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.47 in modern English

Syllables: in- -coun-try
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

In combat in a foreign country, especially in Vietnam during the Vietnam War

American usage

Example Sentences

"I was in country for four very nervous days before being issued a rifle and basic gear - no ammunition yet though."

Usage

American usage

Questions

What does in country mean?: In combat in a foreign country, especially in Vietnam during the Vietnam War

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