country house

noun

: a house and especially a mansion in the country

Examples of country house in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While glimpses of Blenheim Palace, particularly the Great Court and Water Terraces, are most prominently highlighted in the spinoff series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, the 18th-century country house also appears as Queen Charlotte’s residence in season 3 of Bridgerton. Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024 Mountbatten and Coyle’s country house estate Bridwell Park, located in Devon, southwest England, is now open to the public and can be reserved for weddings and large events. Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 7 June 2024 Tristan had worked for fifteen years for the famous decorator Robert Kime, whose work conjures up the essence of the bohemian English country house for clients ranging from pop stars to Prince Charles. Plum Sykes, Vogue, 2 May 2024 The stunning country house is located in Brecon Beacons National Park, which overlooks The Sugarloaf and The Blorenge. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for country house 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of country house was in the 14th century

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“Country house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20house. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.

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