1. Plural of greystone; a building or townhouse constructed of grey stone, typically a row house with a distinctive facade.
Usage: Common in North American urban architecture, especially in cities like Chicago, Toronto, and Montreal.; Often used to refer to historic residential buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Examples

• The neighbourhood is lined with beautiful greystones dating back to the 1890s.
• She bought one of the restored greystones on the historic street.
• Many greystones in the city have been converted into modern apartments.
• The greystones along the avenue are considered architectural landmarks.
• Investors have been renovating old greystones to attract young professionals.