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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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.
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WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Time frame: The shades arrived at my house quickly—lead time is just over two weeks, which is zippy for custom drapery.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
Mid-century frames encase the drapery, allowing the fabrics to reach to the ceiling without obscuring the original, classic moldings.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
In one, the Boston commoners Barney and Ann Smith might as well be English nobles for all the red drapery surrounding them.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Time frame: The shades arrived at my house quickly—lead time is just over two weeks, which is zippy for custom drapery.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
Mid-century frames encase the drapery, allowing the fabrics to reach to the ceiling without obscuring the original, classic moldings.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
In one, the Boston commoners Barney and Ann Smith might as well be English nobles for all the red drapery surrounding them.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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