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 Closing interior blinds or drapery could be the next best thing, suggests Dugan. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 Designed to be charming and romantic, rooms have a B&B feel with canopy beds, rich drapery, plush chairs, hardwood floors, and walls adorned with chair rail and crown molding. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 Not just for dramatics, layered drapery also lends versatility to your space. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 July 2026 Another photo showed her in a sleeveless tangerine-colored gown that featured gorgeous drapery throughout, paired with gold jewelry bursting with ornate pendants. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drapery
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curtains
Noun
  • Tension-rod blackout curtains on your hottest windows cost very little and make an immediate difference.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Several cars were parked on the red driveway of his $650,000 three-bedroom home and the curtains were shuttered.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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