drapery

noun drap·ery \ ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē \

Updated on: 15 May 2018

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

So his stage was surrounded by a curtain of faux chain-link drapery from which instruments would appear when needed and members of his remarkable band would enter.

— andrew dansby, Houston Chronicle, "David Byrne live: reviewing a slippery person," 29 Apr. 2018
Variable suction is also helpful for cleaning delicate items like drapery sheers and small area rugs without damaging them.

— amy roberts, Good Housekeeping, "Shop Smart: The Best Vacuum Cleaner for Your Home," 13 June 2014
Lyman Smith was about to be named a Ventura County Superior Court judge when DeAngelo allegedly broke into the couple’s home and tied them up with a drapery cord.

— benjy egel, sacbee, "Ventura County DA files murder charges against East Area Rapist suspect | The Sacramento Bee," 26 Apr. 2018
Gailani took top honors for her design of draperies, valances and cornices for a kitchen and breakfast area.

— michelle mullins, Naperville Sun, "Naperville People in the News," 20 Apr. 2018
With views like the ones from this apartment, the instinct may be to forgo drapery panels and let the skyline shine, but Mondi chose to break up the long spans of glass, treating the vertical spaces in the window niches with striking sculptures.

— jessica cumberbatch anderson, ELLE Decor, "5 Rules Of Decorating From Scratch," 6 Apr. 2018
After redecorating: More color, to-scale furniture, bold art and drapery panels add softness, texture and pattern, helping this room realize its potential.

— contributing writer, NOLA.com, "Kitchen area makeover: 7 steps to transform any room," 5 Mar. 2018
This week's photo from our archives featured a dining room with festive, shimmering gold drapery.

— House Beautiful, "Can You Guess the Year?A Vintage House Beautiful Photo of a Dining Room with Shimmering Drapery," 5 Dec. 2013
In addition to furniture, AtHome also offers dinnerware, wall art, drapery, lighting, and a long list of other home accessories worth checking out.

— birmingham magazine, AL.com, "Spruce up for spring at these Birmingham home and garden shops," 11 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of drapery

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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drapery Synonyms

Synonyms

curtains, drapes;

DRAPERY Defined for English Language Learners

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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