taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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They’re designed to soothe and relax in taupe and cream and have pops of color to draw the eyes. Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 The cooler tones within this taupe shade are sophisticated and elegant when paired with veiny marble details. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 Wear them with a casual white shirt and cropped jeans — another favorite look of Holmes’ — or to the office with a taupe top and slacks. Clint Davis, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Although no-makeup may seem ideal in a Parisian train station, which was the inspiration behind the look, poetic taupes shape tired eyes and lips stained with last night’s lipstick speak to weary, bouffant-haired travellers instead. 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 10 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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