taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Constructed of a mix of suede and faux leather, the taupe shoes are accented by a white S logo on the side and a lace-up front. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 This piece comes in 13 color options and is on sale in sage green velvet, taupe, cream, dark brown, blue, and orange. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Travertine floors, open-pore woods, micro-perforated leathers, brushed metals, and loose furniture are set among a muted scheme of taupes and slates. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025 Quince’s version comes in cognac, black, and taupe and is made from 100 percent top-grain Italian leather. Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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