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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Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
The modern silhouette is accented with tonal fine veiling draped at the crown and delicate sinamay straw flora with vintage stamen.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Anderson has also wrapped denim into an asymmetrical form so that the fabric drapes diagonally from one jutting hip, falling as fluidly as an elegant gown painted by John Singer Sargent.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Two Puerto Rican flags, hand-sewn by artist Milagros Rosado, were draped on the iconic desk for the occasion.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
The modern silhouette is accented with tonal fine veiling draped at the crown and delicate sinamay straw flora with vintage stamen.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
For larger items like tablecloths or drapes, drape them over a pants hanger instead.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Anderson has also wrapped denim into an asymmetrical form so that the fabric drapes diagonally from one jutting hip, falling as fluidly as an elegant gown painted by John Singer Sargent.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drape. Accessed 12 Apr. 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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