1. plural of brownstone: residential buildings with facades made of brown sandstone, typically found in urban areas
Usage: commonly refers to historic row houses in cities like New York

Examples

• The historic brownstones in Brooklyn Heights are highly sought after.
• Many of the brownstones on the Upper West Side were built in the late 1800s.
• She admired the elegant stoops of the brownstones lining the street.
• The neighborhood is known for its well-preserved Victorian brownstones.
• Renovating old brownstones has become a popular investment strategy.
• The brownstones in this area have been converted into luxury condominiums.