country house

noun
UK: /ˈkʌntri haʊs/
US: /ˈkʌntri haʊs/

  1. A large house in the countryside, often owned by a wealthy family.

    1. They live in a country house.
    2. The film was set in a grand country house with sprawling gardens.

  2. A rural residence, typically a stately home or manor, used for leisure.

    1. We spent the weekend at a country house.
    2. The family often retreated to their country house to escape the city.

Synonyms

manor house stately home estate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "country house" in English means: A large house in the countryside, often owned by a wealthy family., A rural residence, typically a stately home or manor, used for leisure..

The phonetic transcription of "country house" is /ˈkʌntri haʊs/ in British English and /ˈkʌntri haʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "country house": manor house, stately home, estate.

Example usage of "country house": "They live in a country house.". More examples on the page.