country-club

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adjective

coun·​try-club ˈkən-trē-ˌkləb How to pronounce country-club (audio)
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

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noun

: a suburban club for social life and recreation
especially : one having a golf course

Examples of country-club in a Sentence

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Adjective
Opt for names that feel classic and timeless, like Margaret and Theodore, or channel your inner country-club prep. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 10 July 2025 The latter is well-timed, given a recent spate of Hollywood projects and real-life developments that have nudged the traditionally staid, country-club sport closer to the center of popular culture. Alison Herman, Variety, 4 June 2025
Noun
The teen was remembered as an active member of his community, for working at a local restaurant, attending youth group at his church and for being an avid golfer, both at school and at his country club. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 July 2025 The financial resources spent on top-end coaching and swanky country club access doesn’t hurt, either. Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for country-club

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1762, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of country-club was in 1762

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“Country-club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country-club. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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country club

noun
: a suburban club for social life and recreation
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