brownstone
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Noun — A reddish-brown sandstone used as a building material.
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "brown" and "stone", describing both the material and, later, the houses built from it.
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What does “brownstone” mean?
The word “brownstone” means a reddish-brown sandstone used as a building material. In plain terms, a type of reddish-brown building stone, or a townhouse made from it, especially in New York.
How do you pronounce “brownstone”?
“Brownstone” is pronounced BROWN-stohn (/ˈbɹaʊnˌstoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “brownstone” in a sentence?
Here is “brownstone” used in a sentence: “The old church was faced entirely in brownstone.”
What part of speech is “brownstone”?
“Brownstone” is a noun.
How many meanings does “brownstone” have?
“Brownstone” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a reddish-brown sandstone used as a building material.