Thesaurus results for DRAPERY

drapery

noun

ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē

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 Heavy draperies on a curtain rod were drawn back to reveal the work, which viewers often had to line up for hours to see. —

Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 The current decor leans a bit old-school, with floral drapery and decorative wallpaper, but the new owners could update it to their own tastes. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026 In beautiful natural environments, choose drapery that mimics the great outdoors. —

Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026 Choose drapery that can be laundered or replace with blinds that can be dusted regularly. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drapery

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drapery

curtains

Noun

But the memory that will stay with me the longest is waking up, drawing back the curtains, and seeing two majestic giraffes amble right past the window.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Stein suggests replacing towels, shower curtains, shower liners, and bath mats before exiting the room.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026