as in curtains
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room
the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room
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Recent Examples of drapery
The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.
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Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The drapery or scrollwork around a shield is called a lambrequin, a five-petaled flower is called a cinquefoil, and an emblem or animal that puns on the bearer’s name is called a rebus.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Local makers contributed everything from ceramics and millwork to drapery and wallpaper, while art by Michigan artists is displayed on the walls.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Alternatively, throw draperies and curtains into the dryer for 10 minutes to remove dust and kill mites; avoid ironing them by promptly removing and rehanging them.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
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Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The drapery or scrollwork around a shield is called a lambrequin, a five-petaled flower is called a cinquefoil, and an emblem or animal that puns on the bearer’s name is called a rebus.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Local makers contributed everything from ceramics and millwork to drapery and wallpaper, while art by Michigan artists is displayed on the walls.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Alternatively, throw draperies and curtains into the dryer for 10 minutes to remove dust and kill mites; avoid ironing them by promptly removing and rehanging them.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drapery
curtains
Noun
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For centuries, the Aurora Borealis has captivated skywatchers with its shimmering curtains of green, red, and purple light.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Sun elevation adjusts blinds, curtains react to sunrise and sunset, and moisture sensors trigger irrigation on demand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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