taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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These neutral shades vary widely—some have warm undertones, leaning toward taupe or pink, especially when paired with white trim. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025 The comfy piece comes in five colors — dark gray, beige, green, brown, and taupe — and all three include a matching lumbar pillow. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 The Carmen pumps are available on the Sole Bliss website in an array of colors including metallic suede, black leather, metallic taupe, pale taupe patent, navy suede and sand leather. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 The Target bag is currently available for $30 in black, green, orange, pink, and taupe. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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