coun·try-club
ˈkən-trē-ˌkləb 
1
: typical, characteristic, or suggestive of a country club
a country-club atmosphere
a country-club prison
2
: having qualities (such as affluence) associated with the members of a country club
a country-club conservative
: a suburban club for social life and recreation
especially
: one having a golf course
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 10 July 2025
The latter is well-timed, given a recent spate of Hollywood projects and real-life developments that have nudged the traditionally staid, country-club sport closer to the center of popular culture.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 June 2025
Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
For more than 25 years, TCU’s home and practice courses have rotated between Fort Worth’s country clubs Colonial, Shady Oaks, Mira Vista, River Crest and Ridglea.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
Opt for names that feel classic and timeless, like Margaret and Theodore, or channel your inner country-club prep.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 10 July 2025
The latter is well-timed, given a recent spate of Hollywood projects and real-life developments that have nudged the traditionally staid, country-club sport closer to the center of popular culture.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 June 2025
Noun
Formerly a country club, the resort has an 18-hole golf course, a heated pool, nature trails, a fitness center, and two different dining venues for guests to enjoy.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
For more than 25 years, TCU’s home and practice courses have rotated between Fort Worth’s country clubs Colonial, Shady Oaks, Mira Vista, River Crest and Ridglea.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2025
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“Country-club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country-club. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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