drapery

noun

drap·​ery ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē How to pronounce drapery (audio)
plural draperies
1
British : dry goods
2
a
: a decorative piece of material usually hung in loose folds and arranged in a graceful design
b
: hangings of heavy fabric for use as a curtain
3
: the draping or arranging of materials

Examples of drapery in a Sentence

The painter arranged several items among drapery and began to work. the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room
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The rugged limestone walls reached to a ceiling with natural skylights, from which aerial roots of ficus trees hung like decorative drapery. Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025 The design pro recently decorated a Brooklyn primary with Rosa Bernal’s Sevilla print on the walls, custom-upholstered bed, drapery, and vintage accent chairs to create contrast between the city view outside and the warm environment indoors. Allison Duncan, Vogue, 8 May 2025 The draperies of his garment are a feat of verisimilitude, his face the image of otherworldly purity. airmail.news, 30 Nov. 2024 The tranquillity begins in the waiting area, where soft leather ottomans, suede and faux fur chairs, animal skin rugs, and long drapery lull you into a state of relaxation. Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for drapery

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of drapery was in the 14th century

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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drapery. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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drapery

noun
drap·​ery ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē How to pronounce drapery (audio)
plural draperies
1
: a decorative fabric hung in loose folds
2
: curtains of heavy fabric often used over thinner curtains

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