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Definition brownstone in American English

brownstone noun

noun
/ˈbraʊnˌstoʊn/
1

a building made of red-brown stone, especially one built in the U.S. in the past

Example

He lives in a brownstone in Brooklyn.

Synonyms and related words
appointed baronial beachfront
2

a type of red-brown stone, often used for building

Example

The original structure was built from brownstone in 1862.

Synonyms and related words
adobe aggregate asbestos
Definition brownstone in American English