'country-style' originates from the English word 'country,' which comes from the Latin word 'contrata,' meaning 'opposite' or 'against,' and 'style,' from the Latin 'stilus,' meaning 'a pointed instrument for writing.'

'country' evolved from the Old French 'contrée,' and 'style' from the Old French 'estile,' eventually forming the modern English term 'country-style.'

Initially, 'country' referred to a region or land, and 'style' to a manner of doing something. Together, they evolved to describe a manner or style characteristic of rural areas.