taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Her bronzed makeup look consisted of taupe eyeshadow, black eyeliner, rosy cheeks, and a muted matte lip. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Matching the footwear offering, the utility bag is available in taupe and black. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026 Jean-Micheal Gathy's interiors are decorated in pale sand, taupe, and gold tones, with marble floors and silken carpets. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 This affordable designer-caliber find is constructed from full-grain Italian leather and comes in three colors, including a taupe that resembles the celeb’s. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 14 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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