B2 adjective Neutral

brownstone

/ˈbraʊnˌstoʊn/

A reddish-brown sandstone used extensively as a building material for urban houses in the late 19th century. In modern usage, it specifically refers to a row house or townhouse faced with this stone, particularly common in historic neighborhoods of New York City.

Beispiele

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They recently bought a beautiful four-story brownstone in Brooklyn.

They recently bought a beautiful four-story brownstone in Brooklyn.

2

The municipal commission issued strict guidelines for the restoration of the brownstone facade.

The municipal commission issued strict guidelines for the restoration of the brownstone facade.

3

We're meeting at the brownstone on the corner for drinks before the show.

We're meeting at the brownstone on the corner for drinks before the show.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brownstone
Adjektiv
brownstone
Verwandt
sandstone
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Merkhilfe

Visualize the 'Brown' color of 'Stone' steps (the stoop) in a classic New York City movie scene.

Schnelles Quiz

The rows of elegant ______ houses in Brooklyn are a major tourist attraction.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brownstone

Beispiele

1

They recently bought a beautiful four-story brownstone in Brooklyn.

everyday

They recently bought a beautiful four-story brownstone in Brooklyn.

2

The municipal commission issued strict guidelines for the restoration of the brownstone facade.

formal

The municipal commission issued strict guidelines for the restoration of the brownstone facade.

3

We're meeting at the brownstone on the corner for drinks before the show.

informal

We're meeting at the brownstone on the corner for drinks before the show.

4

The architectural prevalence of brownstone in the 1880s signifies a specific shift in Triassic sandstone quarrying and distribution.

academic

The architectural prevalence of brownstone in the 1880s signifies a specific shift in Triassic sandstone quarrying and distribution.

5

Our real estate portfolio includes several premium brownstone properties in the historic district.

business

Our real estate portfolio includes several premium brownstone properties in the historic district.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brownstone
Adjektiv
brownstone
Verwandt
sandstone

Häufige Kollokationen

classic brownstone classic brownstone
brownstone facade brownstone facade
renovated brownstone renovated brownstone
brownstone steps brownstone steps
historical brownstone historical brownstone

Häufige Phrasen

brownstone belt

an area dominated by brownstone row houses

stoop sitting

socializing on the front steps of a brownstone

gut-renovated brownstone

a brownstone building that has been completely rebuilt inside

Wird oft verwechselt mit

brownstone vs sandstone

Sandstone is the general rock type; brownstone is specifically the reddish-brown variety used for houses.

brownstone vs limestone

Limestone is a lighter, often grey or white stone, whereas brownstone is dark and reddish.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is almost always used in the context of American urban architecture, specifically referring to 19th-century row houses on the East Coast. It can be used as both a noun (the building itself) and an adjective (describing the material).

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often mistakenly use 'brownstone' to describe any house that is brown in color, regardless of the material or architectural style.

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Merkhilfe

Visualize the 'Brown' color of 'Stone' steps (the stoop) in a classic New York City movie scene.

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Wortherkunft

A compound of 'brown' and 'stone', referring to the Triassic sandstone of the Portland Formation, which turns brown upon exposure.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: 'a brownstone', 'two brownstones' Attributive adjective: 'a brownstone building' Uncountable material: 'built of brownstone'
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Kultureller Kontext

Brownstones are iconic symbols of New York City's historical neighborhoods and are often associated with wealth, gentrification, and historical preservation.

Schnelles Quiz

The rows of elegant ______ houses in Brooklyn are a major tourist attraction.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brownstone

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