drapery

noun drap·ery \ ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē \

Definition of drapery

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

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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 of drapery from the Web

The current furnishings and draperies in the Oval Office are all from past administrations, though Trump may make more changes later.

— Bloomberg.com, "West Wing Update Includes New Paint, Carpet and Eagles," 23 Aug. 2017
The current furnishings and draperies in the Oval Office are all from past administrations, though Trump may make more changes later.

— Washington Post, "West Wing update includes new paint, carpet and eagles," 23 Aug. 2017
Alternatively, Graduate Oxford has fun and festive with a lobby laid in pink oak with seersucker drapery and sofas.

— anne roderique-jones, Vogue, "From Football to Fine Dining, a Guide to Oxford, Mississippi," 20 July 2017
These images were then turned into drapery, carpet and wall coverings.

— alex palmer, Smithsonian, "Esperanza Spalding: Jazz Musician, Grammy Award Winner and Now Museum Curator," 10 July 2017
In the operational wine cellar, large wine tanks and French oak barrels are offset by chandeliers, velvet draperies and art in this industrial yet chic space.

— julie washington, cleveland.com, "Rustic and barn wedding sites in Northeast Ohio (photos)," 21 June 2017
The condo has a decidedly masculine feel, though a change in wall color, draperies and hardware would go a long way toward lightening things up.

— cynthia billhartz gregorian, kansascity.com, "California couple spend millions on this KC condo, now selling for $1.45 million," 16 June 2017
The president, by asking for a loyalty pledge and crossing boundaries, so destabilized the relationship between the two men Comey reportedly tried to blend into the White House drapery at one event to avoid an exchange.

— john dickerson, The Atlantic, "Donald Trump Is an Impossible Boss," 8 June 2017
Ornate moldings lined the walls of the palatial room, with floor-length gold draperies covering the windows.

— hallie jackson, NBC News, "NBC’s Hallie Jackson Trump Trip Notebook: Life in the Bubble," 20 May 2017

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First Known Use of drapery

14th century

drapery Synonyms

Synonyms

curtains, drapes

Related Words

hanging (s), shade, tapestry, window shade

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drapery

noun

Definition of drapery for English Language Learners

: long heavy curtains
: a decorative cloth that is arranged or hung in loose folds

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drapery

noun drap·ery \ ˈdrā-pə-rē , ˈdrā-prē \

Definition of drapery for Students

plural draperies

1 :long heavy curtains

2 :a decorative fabric hung in loose folds

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