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drapery

noun

ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē

Definition of drapery

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 The carpets are woven from cashmere and mohair; the bedroom walls are wrapped in Loro Piana linen; the drapery is wool, linen, and cashmere, and the living room sofa is upholstered in mohair. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026 Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 The Market is also predicted to offer even more business for local party suppliers, including those installing drapery, lighting and red carpets. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 Others showed areas blocked off by drapery for the reception, where floral arrangements and candles sat in the middle of circular tables. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drapery

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curtains

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On the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, roughly half the stores were protected by metal curtains or chipboard panels.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Investigators noted that Johnson’s blood and broken glass were found on the apartment’s floors, walls, curtains and blinds.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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