country house

Definition of country housenext

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Recent Examples of country house Set upon a four-acre estate with a large pool and serene pond, the property takes inspiration form an English country house. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 Created by a number of its stars, Ghosts originated on the BBC in 2019, following a group of ghouls from different historical periods haunting a country house while sharing the house with its new living occupants. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026 My friend was in course of opening up his country house unassisted, and after a fatiguing day discovered that the only practical bed was a child’s affair— long enough but scarcely wider than a crib. Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026 After a day at the beach, retreat to this lovely country house that’s ideal for groups and families. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for country house
Recent Examples of Synonyms for country house
Noun
  • Sorry to Carl Laemmle, but the U.K.’s great houses — the ones that are used over and over in period dramas — have real history.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • By Madison Roberts and Paris Wilson December 30, 2024 11 Men’s Slippers for Hotel-Worthy Comfort Warm, comfortable, and supportive—all the things a great house shoe should be.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Developers previously stated that the development could include up to 400 town houses.
    Rose Evans Updated May 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
  • For years, a standard part of renovating a town house was bringing the basement kitchen up, to the former dining room, near the living room.
    The Editors of AD, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.
    Shianne LeClaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
  • The existence of the secret Israeli military facility was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, which described it as a base housing special forces and serving as a logistical hub for the Israeli air force.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026

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“Country house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country%20house. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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