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 The rooms are outfitted with rust-red linen drapery that adds a pop of warmth, custom brandy-colored velvet beds and bespoke furniture, including wood cabinets and desks topped with Calacatta Viola marble. —

Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 Fabric is flammable, and the dust trapped in upholstery and drapery only adds to the problem. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026 Lofty drapery and gauzy blinds lend privacy. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for drapery

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curtains

Noun

Mahogany floorboards, dark blue curtains, marble bathrooms, and big, big showers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Velvet curtains flank the floor-to-ceiling windows for some earthy contrast, while a long sectional sofa invites you to spend a relaxing night sprawled out in front of the TV.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026