country house
Americannoun
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country houses
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of country house
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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Other big artists to have performed at the grounds of the listed country house venue include Led Zeppelin, Queen, Sir Paul McCartney, Metallica and, in 2022, Liam Gallagher as a solo act.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
However, a spokesman for the country house, owned by property tycoon Simon Halabi, said its "own Batman team has already been on the case" with surveys and ecological investigations.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
During World War II, Trent Park, a country house north of London, was turned into a camp for high-ranking German prisoners of war.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
“That wasn’t a goal ... I’m a pretty simple person. My goal was literally to be on the Opry, have a hit song, little country house in the woods, some land, a tractor.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Clara did her part as well, praising the elegance of his handwriting when Ana showed her his letters, and Lady Isobel could find no fault with his country house — or his considerable fortune.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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