Definition of drapery
draperies
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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
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Alternatively, Graduate Oxford has fun and festive with a lobby laid in pink oak with seersucker drapery and sofas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ornate moldings lined the walls of the palatial room, with floor-length gold draperies covering the windows.
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Leather covered chairs, heavy drapery and quite a few flags certainly evoke that history.
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Bockman’s showroom, featuring blinds, draperies, shutters, upholstery and carpet, is at its third location, spread over 15,000 square feet off the 91 freeway.
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Ballard specializes in furniture, bed and bath items, lighting, drapery, decor, outdoor furniture and more.
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First Known Use of drapery
14th century
DRAPERY Defined for English Language Learners
drapery
playDefinition of drapery for English Language Learners
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: long heavy curtains
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: a decorative cloth that is arranged or hung in loose folds
DRAPERY Defined for Kids
drapery
playDefinition of drapery for Students
draperies
1 : long heavy curtains
2 : a decorative fabric hung in loose folds
Learn More about drapery
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