country-club

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adjective

coun·​try-club ˈkən-trē-ˌkləb How to pronounce country-club (audio)
Synonyms of country-clubnext
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

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Adjective
Definitely not the party crowd, passengers skew in the 55+ age category and appreciate the casually elegant country-club vibe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 According to Brown, the clothes best suited for this tournament are lightweight, breezy, and country-club-adjacent. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
In the 25 years since, the business has evolved into one of the preeminent apparel brands in America today, with head-to-toe collections for men, women, and children, and a golf line with a particularly strong presence at country clubs nationwide. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 Standing water and dumping rodents put a country club restaurant in timeout after an inspection Friday. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for country-club

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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“Country-club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country-club. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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country club

noun
: a suburban club for social life and recreation
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