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 brownstone brownstone /ˈbraʊnˌstoʊn/

noun

  1. [ N. American] A row house built of brownstone; reddish brown in color  ( brownstone [ N. American] )
    a row house built of brownstone; reddish brown in color
     The historic district was lined with beautifully preserved brownstone houses.
    The historic district was lined with beautifully preserved brownstone houses.
  2. [ N. American] A reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings  ( brownstone [ N. American] )
    a reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings


 Iran Iran /ˌaɪˈræn/

noun

  1. () A theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil  ( Islamic Republic of Iran , Persia , Iran )
    a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil
     Iran's rich cultural heritage includes ancient architecture, literature, and art
    Iran's rich cultural heritage includes ancient architecture, literature, and art


 family planning family planning /ˈfæməli ˈplænɪŋ/

noun

  1. () Limiting the number of children born  ( birth prevention , family planning , birth control )
    limiting the number of children born
      Access to reliable birth control methods is essential for family planning.
    Access to reliable birth control methods is essential for family planning.


 Philadelphia Philadelphia /ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiːə/

noun

  1. () The largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania  ( City of Brotherly Love , Philly [Informal, American] , Philadelphia )
    the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
      They visited historical sites in Philadelphia, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
    They visited historical sites in Philadelphia, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.