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
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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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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The Gucci Notte womenswear includes crepe de chine dresses draped from bamboo, not unlike those in his spring 2025 show, others with the pavé swirls of beading, as seen on that collection’s standout coat, and more with scarves trailing feathers at the end.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Miles Walls, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Try this viscose blend, $16.99 on Amazon, for a fringed scarf alternative that is super soft and drapes beautifully.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Verb
In the picture, Katharine had a blue jacket draped around her shoulder, while the toddler wore a striped shirt with some pants.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The Gucci Notte womenswear includes crepe de chine dresses draped from bamboo, not unlike those in his spring 2025 show, others with the pavé swirls of beading, as seen on that collection’s standout coat, and more with scarves trailing feathers at the end.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
And when privacy is needed—here or anywhere else in the house—drapes run the entire length of the glass walls, on tracks cleverly inset into the ceiling.
—Miles Walls, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Try this viscose blend, $16.99 on Amazon, for a fringed scarf alternative that is super soft and drapes beautifully.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drape. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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