brownstone

A noun referring to a type of reddish-brown sandstone used in construction, or a row house built from this material, typically found in certain American cities.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Art rötlich-braunen Sandsteins bezeichnet, der im Bauwesen verwendet wird, oder ein aus diesem Material erbautes Reihenhaus, wie es in einigen amerikanischen Städten typisch ist.

1. Building material B2 formal american

   A reddish-brown sandstone that was commonly used in the construction of buildings, particularly in the northeastern United States during the 19th century.

   • The old church was built from locally quarried brownstone.
   • Brownstone was a popular choice for building facades in the 1800s.
   • The steps of the library were made of weathered brownstone.

   🇩🇪Brauner Sandstein

2. Type of house B1 informal american

   A row house or townhouse, typically found in cities like New York, built with a brownstone facade and often featuring a stoop.

   • They bought a beautiful brownstone in Brooklyn.
   • The street was lined with classic brownstones.
   • Her apartment is on the top floor of a renovated brownstone.

   🇩🇪Brownstone

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