taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Quince’s version comes in cognac, black, and taupe and is made from 100 percent top-grain Italian leather. Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026 Her lips were flushed with a rose-taupe hue, while her cheekbones were dressed in gold highlighter. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 The light, agreeable tones of a neutral tan or taupe fade into the background, making your space feel bigger. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026 Diaz wore her blonde tresses in a low updo with a striking millennial side part, while her makeup consisted of taupe eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a hot pink lip. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 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 18 Feb. 2026.

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taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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