drapery

noun

ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē How to pronounce drapery (audio)
Definition of draperynext
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 Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches. — WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Time frame: The shades arrived at my house quickly—lead time is just over two weeks, which is zippy for custom drapery. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025 Mid-century frames encase the drapery, allowing the fabrics to reach to the ceiling without obscuring the original, classic moldings. — Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025 In one, the Boston commoners Barney and Ann Smith might as well be English nobles for all the red drapery surrounding them. — Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drapery

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