taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Londontown Sugarcane For those still sticking true to neutrals, step outside the Ballet Slippers box with a metallic taupe nude that offers a bit of warmth just as the spring and summer glow is getting started. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 When adding color look for warmer tones like camel, taupe, blush, and olive. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026 Chopra bundled up against the New York City chill with a Charlotte Simone suede coat in a golden-taupe color. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 Available in seven shades, ranging from taupe Milk Chocolate to deep-brown Chocolate Espresso, the formula comes in a portable stick for bronzing on the go. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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