country house

noun

1. a house in the country, especially a large and impressive house on an estate.

country house

noun

1. a large house in the country, esp a mansion belonging to a wealthy family

Word History and Origins

Origin of country house¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Related Words

• chalet 
• cottage 
• dormitory 
• dwelling 
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• shack 
• shelter 
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