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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBrownstone
/ˈbraʊn.stoʊn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of brown sandstone used for building, especially in the construction of townhouses and row houses.
"Many of the historic buildings in Brooklyn are made of brownstone, giving the neighborhood its distinctive character." - 2
A house built from brownstone, typically found in urban areas.
"She bought a charming brownstone in the heart of the city, complete with original architectural details."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'brownstone' originated in the United States in the mid-19th century, referring to a specific type of brown sandstone used for building. The word combines 'brown', describing the color of the stone, and 'stone', indicating its material nature. It became popular during the period of urban development in cities like New York.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brownstone" is said worldwide
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pierre brune
Transliteration: pierre brune
"Les maisons en pierre brune sont très populaires à New York."
Braunstein
Transliteration: Braunstein
"In vielen Städten gibt es historische Gebäude aus Braunstein."
arenaria marrone
Transliteration: arenaria marrone
"Le case in arenaria marrone sono tipiche delle aree urbane."
arenisca marrón
Transliteration: arenisca marrón
"Las casas de arenisca marrón son comunes en algunas ciudades."
arenito marrom
Transliteration: arenito marrom
"As casas de arenito marrom são características de algumas áreas urbanas."
भूरा पत्थर
Transliteration: bhoora patthar
"न्यूयॉर्क में भूरा पत्थर से बनी कई इमारतें हैं।"
棕色砂岩
Transliteration: zōngsè shāyán
"许多历史建筑是用棕色砂岩建造的。"
갈색 사암
Transliteration: galsaek saam
"브루클린에는 갈색 사암으로 지어진 역사적인 건물이 많습니다."
茶色の砂岩
Transliteration: chairo no sagan
"ニューヨークには茶色の砂岩で作られた建物がたくさんあります。"
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