taupe

noun

ˈtōp How to pronounce taupe (audio)
: a brownish gray

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Gruver is all for going with a warm greige with a brown or taupe base. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 Matching the footwear offering, the utility bag is available in taupe and black. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026 Her bronzed makeup look consisted of taupe eyeshadow, black eyeliner, rosy cheeks, and a muted matte lip. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 July 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 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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Taunus
taupe
taupe brown
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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
ˈtōp How to pronounce taupe (audio)
: a brownish gray
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