taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The actress’ midi dress featured a vibrant orange-red hue with contrasting taupe. Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024 Often this mix is a touch of yellow, brown or taupe and a cream shade. Tori Crowther, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024 The vibe is minimal—plush taupe sofas and beds outfitted in crisp white linens might be accented with cushions in a dusty orange, or a towering cheese plant, or a contemporary art accent—but also, firmly comfortable. Liam Hess, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024 This closed-toe slip-on shoe comes in taupe and can be worn year-round. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for taupe 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Taupe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taupe. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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