draped; draping
1
: to cover or adorn with or as if with folds of cloth
2
: to cause to hang or stretch out loosely or carelessly
3
: to arrange in flowing lines or folds
: to become arranged in folds
this silk drapes beautifully
1
: arrangement in or of folds
2
3
: the cut or hang of clothing
Examples of drape in a Sentence
Verb
We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.
the town hall was draped in bunting for the annual Fourth of July festivities
Noun
we hung drapes in the living room to match the new color scheme
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025
Holmes wore a white, satin shirt tucked into cropped black slacks worn over tights, with an unbuttoned suit jacket draped over her shoulders.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
This set of blackout curtains comes in eight lengths ranging from 63 to 120 inches to make choosing the right drape length a breeze.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
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Verb
On Thursday, March 20, Holmes stepped out in New York City wearing a silk shirt, a black blazer draped over her shoulders, black ruffled capris, and black tights.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025
Holmes wore a white, satin shirt tucked into cropped black slacks worn over tights, with an unbuttoned suit jacket draped over her shoulders.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
Standout moments included Tom Ford’s striking blue leather shirt in look 27; the rich tonal head-to-toe looks at Gabriela Hearst, and Givenchy’s luxurious high-necked drape dresses, which were the epitome of elegance.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
This set of blackout curtains comes in eight lengths ranging from 63 to 120 inches to make choosing the right drape length a breeze.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drape. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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drape
1 of 2 noundrape
2 of 2 verb
draped; draping
1
: to cover or decorate with or as if with folds of cloth
2
: to arrange in flowing lines or folds
a beautifully draped satin dress
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