country house

noun

: a house and especially a mansion in the country

Examples of country house in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Roughly 2,700 square feet across two levels showcases a vintage country house aesthetic paired with dark hardwood flooring and antique light fixtures throughout. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

So was avoiding the easy version of a Connecticut show, one dominated by recent Yale MFAs or famous artists with country houses up north in the bucolic Litchfield hills. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Royal experts point to the Cotswolds, a scenic and quintessentially English area made up of rolling hills, castles and country houses as the top contender for the Sussexes location of choice. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 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