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
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drapery
In the dining room, skip the heavy drapery to allow as much sunlight to flood into the space as possible, Ferguson suggests.
—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for drapery
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for drapery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drapery
curtains
Noun
-
Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
-
Hang bedroom curtains at ceiling height to make the room feel taller and draw the eye upward.
Cite this Entry
“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
