country club
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of country club
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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How would you react if your spouse suddenly wanted to join a country club?
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
The country club opened in 1960 in North Kingstown on land that was traditionally a “playground for the wealthy,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
BBC Mundo's Norberto Paredes reports from inside the country club.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Middleton’s father, John Gregg Middleton was deeply involved in Chambers County civic life, serving on city council and the board of the local bank and country club.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
The couple bought a house on Sedgewick Road, hired a maid, joined the country club; Mrs. Richardson’s grandmother found a stable for her horse, Jackson, and became a member of the Flowerpot Garden Club.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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