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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Its fabric, woven through the vinyl web, has the texture of a boucle textile, which is juxtaposed with the wool-and-silk-blend drapery panels.
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Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Spring will also usher in a bolder reimagining of white lace that’s delightfully reminiscent of doilies and vintage drapery, but made for everyday wear.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The air is warm and soft, sensual like silk drapery.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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
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Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Spring will also usher in a bolder reimagining of white lace that’s delightfully reminiscent of doilies and vintage drapery, but made for everyday wear.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The air is warm and soft, sensual like silk drapery.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for drapery
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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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