brownstone
noun
brown·stone
ˈbrau̇n-ˌstōn 
1
: a reddish-brown sandstone used for building
2
: a dwelling faced with brownstone
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She lives in a beautiful brownstone in Manhattan.
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Craig Kellogg Ashok Sinha, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Alexander portrayed Maxine, a regular at the women's home, while T.C. Carson's Kyle and John Henton's Overton lived in their brownstone.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 2 May 2025
The campaign was photographed at a brownstone in Harlem, the New York City neighborhood that is of great cultural significance to Black fashion, art and creativity.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
Carroll Gardens has long stood out in Brooklyn for its charming brownstones.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Brownstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brownstone. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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brownstone
noun
brown·stone
ˈbrau̇n-ˌstōn
1
: a reddish brown sandstone used for building
2
: a dwelling covered with a layer of brownstone
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