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 Interior designer Jennifer McKissick appreciates using these in lieu of heavy drapery. —

Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026 Darkness falls around tables like draperies. —

Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades. —

AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025 Gold, peach, and red are the stars of the show here; the hues are in everything from the drapery to the striking chandeliers to the maximalist bar, complete with floating marble slabs. —

Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drapery

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curtains

Noun

There are now curtains on each bunk for privacy, and contestants have individual sconces for reading.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 2026
Existing blinds can read as basic and builder-grade, but a set of café curtains adds color and texture.

— Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026