taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are 13 colors to choose from, including neutrals like white and taupe, and more fashion-forward hues like lavender and pink. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024 As design trends continue to prioritize relaxed and cozy, many designers are incorporating blue into their palettes and using taupes and beiges over grays and whites for a more calming, neutral effect. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for taupe 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Taupe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taupe. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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