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rustic

[ruhs-tik] / ˈrʌs tɪk /


ADJECTIVE
simple, artless, or unsophisticated
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That rustic aesthetic continues into the chef’s kitchen, which features extensive wood cabinetry, an oversized center island, high-end appliances, and an eat-in dining nook.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

The galette, which is essentially a freeform pie, is already one of the great weeknight forms — sweet or savory, rustic by design, deeply forgiving.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

Shannon, 29, is a project planner and scheduler from Gloucestershire, who was taught to bake by her beloved nan and describes her style as whimsical, quirky and rustic.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Hawthorne called Thoreau “ugly as sin, long-nosed, queer-mouthed, and with uncouth and somewhat rustic, although courteous manners.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

A pallet is a rustic bed, usually a makeshift mattress of straw or some other humble material.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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