country-club

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adjective

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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

There are even a few pieces that feel perfect for the Fourth of July, like a patriotic clutch and a Tommy Hilfiger shirt that serves up country-club chic without the membership fees. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Out went what was left of country-club Republicanism; in came the Fifth Avenue insurgent and his MAGA hordes. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Noun

In fact, McKillips says he wouldn’t be shocked if the sport’s next breakout star first picked up a club at one of the company’s driving ranges instead of a country club. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 July 2026

The country club crash The scene in which Jordan drives to a country club near his house after taking Quaaludes, culminating in a slow, painful crawl back to his car, was inspired by a real-life incident. — Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1762, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

country club

noun

: a suburban club for social life and recreation