brownstone

noun

brown·​stone ˈbrau̇n-ˌstōn How to pronounce brownstone (audio)
1
: a reddish-brown sandstone used for building
2
: a dwelling faced with brownstone

Examples of brownstone in a Sentence

She lives in a beautiful brownstone in Manhattan.
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As at Lawson-Fenning, Amy Kehoe, 48, and Todd Nickey, 58, opted for a former residential space, in a brownstone on East 10th Street that was once home to Jackson Pollock. 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 See All Example Sentences for brownstone

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of brownstone was in 1846

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“Brownstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brownstone. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

brownstone

noun
brown·​stone ˈbrau̇n-ˌstōn How to pronounce brownstone (audio)
1
: a reddish brown sandstone used for building
2
: a dwelling covered with a layer of brownstone
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