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taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Meanwhile, Singh’s lipstick, gloss and liner melted together in a rose taupe hue. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025 The travel-ready set is currently available in black, cognac, olive, and taupe. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025 It’s discounted as a three- or four-piece set, and available in taupe or charcoal. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 Nov. 2025 The Jones Road Holiday Collection Launching today, the kits feature everything from taupe eyeshadow to espresso eyeliner and the brand’s classic Miracle Balms in new, wintry hues. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Nov. 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 27 Nov. 2025.

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taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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