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
14th Century
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
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draperies
1 : long heavy curtains
2 : a decorative fabric hung in loose folds
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