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

Not long after Yvette Velasco, an environmental health specialist for the County of San Bernardino, was killed in a 2015 terrorist attack at her office holiday party, a chef at a local country club gave her father a treasured token of her work. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

These members‑only destinations are built around dedicated circuits and pair generous track access with upscale comforts such as clubhouses, storage garages, and luxury residences—much like a golf country club, only centered on driving. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 23 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