taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Rooms are stately and serene, outfitted in muted tones like cream and taupe, with sweeping views of the bay. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 Or, opt for pastels and neutrals that match a beach’s natural beauty; here, lean towards sky blue, butter yellow, or even sandy taupe. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 29 May 2026 Underneath the eyes, her cheeks were dressed in baby pink, blurred blush, while her lips were lined in a cool stone-taupe hue. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 And Paltrow’s not the only A-lister embracing clogs as the weather warms up, either; Jennifer Aniston recently styled her taupe pair with jeans, and Meghan Markle wore clogs while puttering around in her garden. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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