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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David Leonhardt, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The first indication that this wasn’t your grandfather’s clubby, country-club take on sailing?
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
His LinkedIn profile now reflects that his caddying experience extends beyond country clubs and resorts to include the PGA Tour, framing his journey as a stepping stone toward the ultimate goal of reading a putt to win a major.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Sporting clubs: Some fitness centers are trading the minimalist aesthetic for country-club preppiness.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The first indication that this wasn’t your grandfather’s clubby, country-club take on sailing?
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Noun
Vibe check: Plush carpet, verdant wallpaper and leather and velvet seating lend the lounge the upscale feeling of, well, a country club.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
His LinkedIn profile now reflects that his caddying experience extends beyond country clubs and resorts to include the PGA Tour, framing his journey as a stepping stone toward the ultimate goal of reading a putt to win a major.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Country-club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country-club. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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