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 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 Chlorine bleach shouldn’t be used on colored clothing, carpets, upholstery, draperies, or canvas. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 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 See All Example Sentences for drapery
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curtains
Noun
  • Stamos and Christian Love helped Mike to his feet, and then, on either side of him, held his arms aloft in the air in a triumphant pose, until the curtains closed in front of them.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Even the blackout curtains that opened with the touch of a bedside button lent the room ease and elegance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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