country house
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of country house
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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And then I chose the 1950s, and then I chose England and the country house.
From Los Angeles Times
A young couple move to a secluded country house and have a baby, but the mother's mental health suffers under the pressure of domestic life.
From BBC
After the game against the Royals in April, Clase asked the bettor to send the money they won to the Dominican Republic, telling the bettor it was “for repairs to the country house.”
From Los Angeles Times
A car entourage was ready to greet the president and take him to the prime minister's country house.
From BBC
"It was this huge private house and it was decorated in an English country house style. I don't think I'd ever seen anything like it in my life," says Frances.
From BBC
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