taupe

noun

ˈtōp 

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The couple looked dapper at the 2017 event, with Jillian in a flowing taupe blouse with a shimmering skirt, and Patrick in a classic black tuxedo. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Paint colors for cashmere kitchens will have warm or neutral undertones and include taupes, light clay colors, ivories, and beiges. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026

Plum and taupe carpets and warm woods make for an inviting space; an accent wall of floral wallpaper adds a little personality. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Celebrate the coming season of cozy nail colors with a darker lavender-taupe shade that isn’t too dark to wear in August. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 July 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