country-club

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adjective

coun·​try-club ˈkən-trē-ˌkləb How to pronounce country-club (audio)
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
Of course, students at country-club colleges are loath to rush through a pleasant four-year staycation or to leave their friends behind, and faculty don’t want to have to adjust their schedules, courses, or assignments. Frederick M. Hess, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023 The in-room dining menu features old-school country-club fare with modern flair: minestrone soup, local oysters, tiger prawns, and a club sandwich. Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2023 Sebastian clearly loves and respects his hard-working, blue-collar father, but this film forces Salvo to try bending to the whims of these shallow country-club dwellers. Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023 The seven plaintiffs say that the restaurant spent at least some of that money—meant to pay workers and keep restaurants afloat as Covid-19 forced eateries to shut down—on extravagances like private planes and country-club dues. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2023 Across the board, every coach gets a country-club or golf-club membership for their entire family. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2023
Noun
The setup was that Loughlin, who loves to play golf, was being black-balled from L.A. country clubs due to her role in the 2019 scandal. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 In the seventh episode, the killer is the father of the bride, a man who projects country club clout. Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024 Terre Haute This Terre Haute home offers unique architecture and the chance for country club living. Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Feb. 2024 The leafy Houston, Texas, suburb of River Oaks is known for its multimillion-dollar mansions and country club lifestyle. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 Deadline previously reported last November that the cast will include a patriarch, a female corporate executive, an actress, and several mothers, including a country club wife, a misfit, and a yogi. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2024 Enduring pastime Croquet remains a popular pastime at country clubs, resorts and backyards across the country. Chris MacIas -, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024 This fruity concoction was first made in Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York over a century ago and since then has become a staple in restaurants, country clubs, and Southern homes. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2023 In 1920, Los Angeles Jews, rejected by other country clubs, began their own, Hillcrest, which became not just a place for socializing and tee shots but for organizing and raising money for Jewish causes. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1762, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of country-club was in 1762

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Cite this Entry

“Country-club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country-club. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

country club

noun
: a suburban club for social life and recreation
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