country house

noun

Synonyms of country housenext
: a house and especially a mansion in the country

Examples of country house in a Sentence

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Set upon a four-acre estate with a large pool and serene pond, the property takes inspiration form an English country house. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 Created by a number of its stars, Ghosts originated on the BBC in 2019, following a group of ghouls from different historical periods haunting a country house while sharing the house with its new living occupants. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026 My friend was in course of opening up his country house unassisted, and after a fatiguing day discovered that the only practical bed was a child’s affair— long enough but scarcely wider than a crib. Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026 After a day at the beach, retreat to this lovely country house that’s ideal for groups and families. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for country house

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of country house was in the 14th century

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“Country house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20house. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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