taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Ushering in the trend this time around is the Puma Speedcat Wedge, which is currently available in a rich chocolate brown and taupe colorway (soon to come is this sandy nude pair). Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026 Color choices mimic those of the terrain, all soft greens, light grays, and muted taupes. Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026 Choose from caramel or warm taupe colorways—or maybe get both, one for the living room and one for the den. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026 Warm woods, taupe, and natural touches, such as tables cast from tree roots, create an organic feel. Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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