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
: a suburban club for social life and recreation
especially
: one having a golf course
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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
Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Trump will host heads of state or government from 12 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean at the hotel and country club to discuss hemispheric strategy on topics including migration, drug trafficking and regional security, according to the White House.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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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
The area’s green spaces, country club, and high-end shopping and dining options provide spots for making memories for years to come.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Trump will host heads of state or government from 12 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean at the hotel and country club to discuss hemispheric strategy on topics including migration, drug trafficking and regional security, according to the White House.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Country-club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country-club. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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