country house
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of country house
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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A stable conversion nestled in the landscaped gardens of a Grade I listed country house in Devon.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
At the end, he was cultivating his garden, literally and figuratively, especially at Het Steen, the country house he purchased in 1635 for his retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
With Horsley Towers now a historic country house hotel called the De Vere Horsley Estate, the reopening will be marked by a special celebration on 28 March.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Like the revered Russian master’s major works, “The Disappear” takes place in a country house, in this case in upstate New York, that has been in Ben’s family for generations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
A borrowed jacket and tie, however, made me superficially presentable as our bus driver let us out in front of the huge country house.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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