taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Her makeup, meanwhile, included taupe eyeshadow, pink blush, and a nude lip. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 2026 Off-White Cabinets With Greige Marble Opt for a warm, taupe-like white tone to soften cool gray appliances. Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 While out in Los Angeles, the Friends star wore a pair of vacation-ready blue jeans, an airy gray tank top, and a taupe sun hat for some portable shade. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026 Rooms are stately and serene, outfitted in muted tones like cream and taupe, with sweeping views of the bay. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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