taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Fitory Slip-On Clogs Try a casual look like Aniston’s with these taupe clogs, which have adjustable buckles, open backs, and non-slip rubber outsoles. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025 Whether your walls are light gray, creamy beige, or soft taupe, a slightly richer version of that hue for doors or windows creates a harmonious, finished effect. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025 Dunhill’s signature neutral palette — camels, taupes, oatmeals — will resonate strongly in the region. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 Mauve and taupe used to be our wild and crazy neighbors. Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 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 24 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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