Meaning Of The Word Brownstone

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brownstone
countable noun: In the United States, a brownstone is a type of house which was built during the 19th century. Brownstones have a front that is made from a reddish-brown stone.

brownstone in American English
a reddish-brown sandstone, used for building
adjective: belonging or pertaining to the well-to-do class
noun: a reddish-brown sandstone, used extensively as a building material

brownstone in British English
noun: a reddish-brown iron-rich sandstone used for building

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