taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Head Designer Jana Sasko worked with Puroplan, one of Finland’s leading interior design firms, to create the cream, taupe and gold color scheme – reflected in ethereal paintings and graphics by Finnish artist Pia Feinik. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 To bring your space into the modern era, Batten suggests opting for tiles in warmer neutral shades such as taupe or light shades of natural beige. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026 In terms of colorways, terra-cotta and deep taupes can give your bed that extra depth worthy of the Arrakeen Residency. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 Available in four elevated neutrals -- ivory, sand, taupe and pumice stone -- to add five-star decor to any couch, chair or bed. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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