taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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The light, agreeable tones of a neutral tan or taupe fade into the background, making your space feel bigger. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025 Pick it up in dark green croc leather, or choose from two additional colors: tan and metallic taupe. Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 Consider a soft, warm taupe, which is one of Natalie Hager's favorites to pair with white kitchen cabinets. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025 Using shades of taupe and black from the Pat McGrath Labs Mothership I: Subliminal Palette, McGrath sculpted a software smoke look, while the PermaGel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil rimmed the lash line. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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