taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Diaz wore her blonde tresses in a low updo with a striking millennial side part, while her makeup consisted of taupe eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a hot pink lip. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026 Her eyes were embellished with pumpkin-colored shadow on her lids, shimmering white shadow in her inner corners and sky-high lashes that tickled the bottoms of her brows, while her lips were lined in a dark taupe hue and filled with clear gloss. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 The runway-ready look was finished with a sheer skirt, Prada’s lime satin drawstring bag, and taupe kitten heels. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026 Paired with flannel sheets (maybe these in a taupe), this would make a great addition for cabin bedding. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 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 6 Feb. 2026.

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taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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