brownstone
noun
brown·stone
ˈbrau̇n-ˌstōn 
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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Photo: Ethan Herrington In a quaint brownstone in Manhattan’s West Village, Lindsay Falconer has created a home for her growing family—one that feels sophisticated yet comfortable, grand but not stuffy.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
From Cape May beach houses to Hoboken brownstones, these talents bring their signature styles to discerning clients in New Jersey and beyond.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2024
The Hancock’s transformation from brownstone to DIY venue began as an accident.
—Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
Designer Julie Hillman transforms her workspace in a Manhattan brownstone into a creative crucible
Photo: Christine Johnson.
—Kate Guadagnino, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
From Cape May beach houses to Hoboken brownstones, these talents bring their signature styles to discerning clients in New Jersey and beyond.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2024
The Hancock’s transformation from brownstone to DIY venue began as an accident.
—Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024
Designer Julie Hillman transforms her workspace in a Manhattan brownstone into a creative crucible
Photo: Christine Johnson.
—Kate Guadagnino, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Brownstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brownstone. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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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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