country-club

1 of 2

adjective

coun·​try-club ˈkən-trē-ˌkləb 

1

: typical, characteristic, or suggestive of a country club

a country-club atmosphere

a country-club prison

2

: having qualities (such as affluence) associated with the members of a country club

a country-club conservative

country club

2 of 2

noun

: a suburban club for social life and recreation

especially : one having a golf course

Examples of country-club in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

According to Yelp’s 2026 Trend Forecast, the sport is on the brink of a cultural takeover—driven not by seasoned country-club members, but by beginners, women, and Gen Z players looking for community, wellness, and something fun to do offline. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025

Raised on country-club cash, her Southern roots run through the deep pockets of old money. —Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025

Noun

Ham’s lawsuit alleged the project represented a fundamental shift in the club’s identity — transforming a traditional golf-centric club into a country club focused on non-golf activities. —Chase Jordan january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026

Edge down to its sister hotel, Belmond Villa San’t Andrea, for a country club-style beach set-up and twinkling views of Naxos Bay. —Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1762, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for country-club

• bub
• club
• cub
• dub
• grub
• hub
• nub
• pub
• rub
• scrub
• shrub
• snub

Kids Definition

country club

noun

: a suburban club for social life and recreation