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
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Emily, who was herself ill with a cold and cough, and Anne supported their father, purchased mourning stationery, and had elaborate funeral cards made embossed with a tomb, drapery, grass, and flowers.
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The rooms are outfitted with rust-red linen drapery that adds a pop of warmth, custom brandy-colored velvet beds and bespoke furniture, including wood cabinets and desks topped with Calacatta Viola marble.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Fabric is flammable, and the dust trapped in upholstery and drapery only adds to the problem.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Lofty drapery and gauzy blinds lend privacy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The rooms are outfitted with rust-red linen drapery that adds a pop of warmth, custom brandy-colored velvet beds and bespoke furniture, including wood cabinets and desks topped with Calacatta Viola marble.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Fabric is flammable, and the dust trapped in upholstery and drapery only adds to the problem.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Lofty drapery and gauzy blinds lend privacy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for drapery
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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drapery. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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
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