taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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These shoes are a marvel to combine with butter, oatmeal, taupe, or off-white garments. Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026 Middleton added a taupe handbag and heels, along with a cream hat. Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026 The cocooning effect is helped along by Jacques Garcia’s interiors, layered with taupes and burgundies, velvet and lacquer (and some 6,000 meters of damask silk thrown in the mix), into a hideaway that’s both ornate and relaxing. Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026 With iterations that range from earthy clay to mushroom tones, taupe occupies a space that feels grounded yet elevated. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026 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 13 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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