Synonyms of drapery

drapery

noun

ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curtains
• drapes
• shade
• tapestry
• window shade
• hanging(s)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drapery

Floor-to-ceiling shelving can turn a blank wall into valuable storage, tall drapery panels can make even the most modest historic structure feel expansive, and oversized artwork can help the eye travel through a room in a way that feels immersive and intentional. — Alyssa Longobucco, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

Replace Heavy Curtains With Sheer Window Treatments Windows are your home's greatest source of natural light, but bulky drapery can block it. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026

The flag must never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery, or used to cover a ceiling, the flag code said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026

After all, designers stress that the wrong furniture and drapery styles can really set the tone of a room—in a negative way. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 June 2026