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
: a suburban club for social life and recreation
especially
: one having a golf course
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Raised on country-club cash, her Southern roots run through the deep pockets of old money.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Beyond country clubs, the Mangione family owned the conservative-leaning radio station WCBM, per The New York Times.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
According to Yelp’s 2026 Trend Forecast, the sport is on the brink of a cultural takeover—driven not by seasoned country-club members, but by beginners, women, and Gen Z players looking for community, wellness, and something fun to do offline.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Raised on country-club cash, her Southern roots run through the deep pockets of old money.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Elk Grove country club closed for rodent droppings Valley Hi Country Club, 9595 Franklin Blvd.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Beyond country clubs, the Mangione family owned the conservative-leaning radio station WCBM, per The New York Times.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Country-club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country-club. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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