Meaning of the word brownstone in English
What does brownstone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
brownstone
US /ˈbraʊn.stoʊn/
UK /ˈbraʊn.stəʊn/
Noun
1.
a reddish-brown sandstone used for building, especially in the 19th century
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Many historic buildings in the city are constructed from brownstone.
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The facade of the old library was made of weathered brownstone.
2.
a house built of brownstone, especially one of a row of such houses in a city
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They bought a beautiful old brownstone in Brooklyn.
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The street was lined with elegant brownstones.