taupe

noun

ˈtōp 

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The light, agreeable tones of a neutral tan or taupe fade into the background, making your space feel bigger. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

These taupe and brown Asics offer the same versatility as a neutral white pair while feeling a little less basic. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Meishang’s set is available in more than a dozen soothing colors, including dusty blue, sage green, and taupe, and features deep pockets to fit most mattresses. — Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

Matching the footwear offering, the utility bag is available in taupe and black. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, mole, from Old French, from Latin talpa

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taupe

• bop
• chop
• cop
• crop
• drop
• flop
• fop
• hop
• knop
• lop
• mop
• op

Kids Definition

taupe

noun

ˈtōp 

: a brownish gray