country house

noun

: a house and especially a mansion in the country

Examples of country house in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pattern references Gawthorpe Hall (the historic country house on whose grounds Burnley’s training base is located) and the lettering is based on our old programmes. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Seydoux stars as Lucy, a concert pianist who has just moved her family to a country house in hopes of easing the severe burnout of her husband Philip (Laurence Rupp). — Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 July 2026

Originally designed by Jon Bannenberg, Sheergold’s interiors feature polished pear wood, Chesterfield sofas and brass detailing—creating the feel of a private country house at sea. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Per their website, the Septime restaurant group also includes Septime La Cave, a wine bar, Tapisserie, a bakery and coffee shop, seafood restaurant Clamato and country house and restaurant D’Une Île. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for country house

• boardinghouse
• charterhouse
• clearinghouse
• coffeehouse
• customhouse
• firehouse
• meetinghouse
• motherhouse
• packinghouse
• pilothouse
• powerhouse
• slaughterhouse