drapery

noun

drap·​ery ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē How to pronounce drapery (audio)
plural draperies
Synonyms of draperynext
1
British : dry goods
2
a
: a decorative piece of material usually hung in loose folds and arranged in a graceful design
b
: hangings of heavy fabric for use as a curtain
3
: the draping or arranging of materials

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The painter arranged several items among drapery and began to work. the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room
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The flag must never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery, or used to cover a ceiling, the flag code said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026 According to Dussalt and Buck, thick drapery in deep tones can visually weigh down a room. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 After all, designers stress that the wrong furniture and drapery styles can really set the tone of a room—in a negative way. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 June 2026 Kocher’s designs push the boundaries of the durable material through feather work, hand embroidery, plissé drapery, floral constructions and sculptural fabric treatments. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drapery

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of drapery was in the 14th century

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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drapery. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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drapery

noun
drap·​ery ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē How to pronounce drapery (audio)
plural draperies
1
: a decorative fabric hung in loose folds
2
: curtains of heavy fabric often used over thinner curtains

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