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country house

noun

Synonyms of country housenext
: a house and especially a mansion in the country

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There aren’t many country houses where a Thursday night pickup game can include former NBA players. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 The survival drama follows four siblings left alone in a remote Canadian country house as a heatwave, power outage and mysterious lights turn their newfound freedom into something increasingly unsettling. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026 In Modena, check into Casa Maria Luigia, Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore’s country house and a discreet base during the filming of Ferrari. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 La Grande Maison des Campaux, a country house in the middle of vineyards, is about a 15-minute drive from the village. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for country house

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of country house was in the 14th century

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“Country house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20house. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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