drapery

noun

drap·​ery ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē 

plural draperies

1

British : dry goods

2

a

: a decorative piece of material usually hung in loose folds and arranged in a graceful design

b

: hangings of heavy fabric for use as a curtain

3

: the draping or arranging of materials

Synonyms of drapery

• curtains
• drapes

Examples of drapery in a Sentence

The painter arranged several items among drapery and began to work.

the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room

Recent Examples on the Web

Let One Piece Be the Star When incorporating plum into room furnishings, specifically through textiles, Bandstra suggests letting one hero piece carry the color, for example, draperies, a sofa, or a pair of chairs. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 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

Chlorine bleach shouldn’t be used on colored clothing, carpets, upholstery, draperies, or canvas. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026

Closing interior blinds or drapery could be the next best thing, suggests Dugan. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for drapery

• papery

Kids Definition

drapery

noun

drap·​ery ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē 

plural draperies

1

: a decorative fabric hung in loose folds

2

: curtains of heavy fabric often used over thinner curtains