Definition of draperynext
as in curtains
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room

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Recent Examples of drapery The curtain header is one of the most critical pieces of the drapery anatomy. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 Kocher’s designs push the boundaries of the durable material through feather work, hand embroidery, plissé drapery, floral constructions and sculptural fabric treatments. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Though Taylor usually sticks to streetwear from her designer pal, Stella’s simple, sexy drapery would be a modern yet romantic move for Miss Americana — if not for the gown, then at least the second, third or thirteenth look! Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Paparazzi are posted up outside MSG snapping photos of workers ripping up carpets and delivering drapery. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drapery
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curtains
Noun
  • Sheer curtains made of a natural silk blend diffuse light from the floor-to-ceiling windows; their delicate sheen highlights the home’s midcentury character.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2026
  • An investigation of his apartment detected thousands of them in his bed and on the floor, walls and curtains of his home.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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