taupe

noun

: a brownish gray

Examples of taupe in a Sentence

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Not all off-white paint colors are alike—some have warm undertones and lean more toward taupe or even pink when paired with white trim, while others have green and gray undertones and pair well with a cool color palette. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 The room, which has a quiet palette of dusty blues and grayish taupes, is connected through arched doorways to the kitchen on one end and the living room at the other. Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024 Faux grass tufts are made from high-quality silk to prevent shedding and a mix of ivory and taupe fibers add depth. Miles Walls, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 The items can be easily paired together, as the same fall-forward colorways of ash brown, merlot and taupe run throughout the entire line. Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Taupe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taupe. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

taupe

noun
: a brownish gray
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