taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Johnson wore shades of plum and taupe to give her eyes a smolder, plus The Lip Definer in #2 for an effortlessly neutral pout. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2024 Underneath the taupe canvas jacket with a corduroy collar, Bieber wore a cropped white shirt. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 The spacious bag has several compartments to keep items organized, is made from strong double-face leather, and comes in four colors (gold/chalk light saddle, gold/black true red, black antique nickel/flax 2, or gold/taupe oxblood). Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024 Decorating with Natural Elements Neutral, Muted Color Palettes Organic modern color schemes typically revolve around neutrals, including creamy white, warm gray, soft taupe, and subtle touches of black. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024 Also infused with the shea butter and peptide formula, the Lip Tint has the same sheer but buildable formula in pink (Ribbon), berry (Raspberry Jelly), coffee (Espresso), and rose taupe (Toast). Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024 The back of the canvas has stripes of taupe and orange, similar to the palette of Number 2 and Number 3. Grace Edquist, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024 These linen stripe panels come in a pack of two for as little as $26 and are available in taupe or gray. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 My once-bright roots started to fade into a darker taupe shade. Shelby Wax, Allure, 29 Feb. 2024

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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