taupe

noun

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

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Ask for a neutral, dimensional mushroom blonde with blended roots and soft ribbons of beige and taupe. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 An ivory canvas upper and taupe suede heel collar perfectly complement the white leather. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 The shade is a mix of a creamy off-white, a light beige, and a taupe that fits in beautifully with any kitchen aesthetic. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 The couple looked dapper at the 2017 event, with Jillian in a flowing taupe blouse with a shimmering skirt, and Patrick in a classic black tuxedo. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 July 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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taupe

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