Definition of draperynext
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 carpets are woven from cashmere and mohair; the bedroom walls are wrapped in Loro Piana linen; the drapery is wool, linen, and cashmere, and the living room sofa is upholstered in mohair. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026 Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 The Market is also predicted to offer even more business for local party suppliers, including those installing drapery, lighting and red carpets. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 Others showed areas blocked off by drapery for the reception, where floral arrangements and candles sat in the middle of circular tables. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drapery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drapery
curtains
Noun
  • For more than six years, the curtains have been closed at the historic Rio Theatre in downtown Overland Park.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Pack a blackout sleep mask just in case There’s nothing worse than finally crawling into your hotel bed after a long travel day, only to discover that the curtains don’t fully close and a streetlight is shining directly onto your pillow.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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