taupe

noun

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

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Common colors include taupe, tan or gray, and some nets for commercial vehicles are available in yellow or orange. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 The reversible quilt features two striped designs, both of which go well with solid sheets in classic hues like blue, white, and taupe. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 Our picks include a taupe Aritzia quarter-zip in 100% cashmere, effortlessly styled with medium-wash denim and black accessories. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Garczynski says to try neutrals like warm white or cream with limestone or taupe, as these hide dirt better and still play into nostalgia. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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taupe

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