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Definition of greystone
greystone
/ˈɡreɪ.stoʊn/
grey · stone
Plural:greystones
greystone Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
Any of various grey-colored rocks or building stones, especially greywacke, grey sandstone, or grey limestone.
Example
"The historic cathedral was constructed from locally quarried greystone that weathered beautifully over the centuries."
2
North American A residential townhouse or multi-unit building having a facade faced with grey limestone or sandstone, characteristic of urban architecture in cities such as Chicago and Montreal.
Example
"They purchased a nineteenth-century greystone in Montreal and restored its original woodwork."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greystone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greystone