Greystone

/ˈɡreɪstoʊn/ noun

Definition

A type of grey-colored stone or rock used in building construction, or a townhouse with a grey stone facade.

Etymology

From 'grey' plus 'stone,' a compound word literally describing stone that is grey in color.

Kelly Says

Greystones are iconic in cities like New York and Brooklyn—they're the stylish Victorian townhouses that have become super valuable, and people actually pay a premium for that grey stone aesthetic that was originally just about finding local building materials.

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