taupe
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of taupe
1910–15; < French < Latin talpa mole
Vocabulary lists containing taupe
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Example Sentences
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Sherwin-Williams’ previous gray-winning tones were Poised Taupe for 2017, a warm mid-tone gray with a tint of purple, and Urbane Bronze for 2021, a neutral dark gray.
From Fox News • Sep. 22, 2021
I fill it in with the Brow Sculptor by Tom Ford in Taupe 2.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2019
Spinal Taupe: It’s just a bit louder than other taupes.
From Washington Post • May 7, 2015
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