drapery

noun

drap·​ery ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē 

plural draperies

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

Synonyms

• curtains
• drapes

Examples of drapery in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Sheer cream drapery and several sparkling chandeliers hung above the dance floor and tablescapes. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025

Amazon has an arbor set that comes with artificial white flowers and drapery to put over the arch. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025

Broken shackles lie underneath the statue’s drapery, to symbolize the end of all types of servitude and oppression. —Jack Guy, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025

Floor-to-ceiling drapery will work best for light blocking, and creates a sense of heightened coziness akin to a luxury hotel room. —Miranda Silva, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for drapery

• papery

Kids Definition

drapery

noun

drap·​ery ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē 

plural draperies

1

: a decorative fabric hung in loose folds

2

: curtains of heavy fabric often used over thinner curtains