taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Tens of thousands of shoppers have bought the Kidmi Suede Clogs in the taupe color alone this month. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025 Bryant’s lips were carefully lined with a brown taupe and colored in with a translucent gloss. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025 After starring in a Maybelline photo shoot on September 15, the 30-year-old Hadid sister was seen trading her structured denim jumpsuit for a taupe cashmere coverall by her own knitwear brand, Guest in Residence, which retails for $1,095. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025 The Friends alum wore a matching black ensemble with the taupe leather crossbody bag, keeping her hands free while walking in New York City last month. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for taupe

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, mole, from Old French, from Latin talpa

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taupe was circa 1909

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“Taupe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taupe. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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