drapery

noun

drap·ery | \ ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē

plural draperies

Definition of drapery

1 British : dry goods

2a : 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

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The crib, which was gifted to the couple by the rapper PreMadonna, is a gigantic, plush oval adorned with white drapery and gilded trim. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Cardi B Shows Off Her Daughter’s Custom-Made, Gilded Baby Crib," 18 July 2018 KnollTextiles’ Contour Collection includes a drapery fabric that was inspired by a Christian... — WSJ, "Corrections & Amplifications," 19 May 2019 They are pleated at the top of the drapery panel, and hang from a rod. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Drapes or Curtains? Why Choosing the Right Window Treatment Matters," 27 Mar. 2019 De-wrinkling large items, like tablecloths and draperies, is particularly easy and speedy with this iron. — Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, "5 Best Cordless Irons to Buy in 2019, According to Cleaning Experts," 15 Feb. 2019 The figure-fitting look, by Alexander Wang, featured a plunging keyhole neckline, floral detailing, and velvety drapery around the hips to function like a wrap skirt. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian Wore a Sheer Lace Bodysuit by Alexander Wang to John Legend's Party," 14 Jan. 2019 My aunt and uncle had to go to Sears to exchange window draperies. — Patrick Thomas, WSJ, "‘Thank You, Sears, for Being There When No One Else Was’," 15 Oct. 2018 Her front hall is decorated in trompe l'oeil draperies framing a Chinese landscape evoking all the time McCains have spent facing out over the Pacific. — P.j. O'rourke, Town & Country, "Roberta McCain, the Woman Who Shaped Senator John McCain," 29 Aug. 2018 Use drapery panels with a blackout lining to combine style with function. — The Seattle Times, "4 quick fixes to give your rental home more personality," 13 Aug. 2018

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