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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The custom drapery treatments are crafted by Shade Store with fabric by French textile company Élitis.
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Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The rope drum pendant lamp is from Bone Simple Design, and the drapery fabric is Tapestry Flower in Vintage Green, by Designers Guild from Osborne & Little.
—Tori Sikkema, Curbed, 19 Feb. 2025
Matthews suggests a practical alternative for households with pets and young children: drapery that just kisses the floor.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Haus of Dreamers is an all-encompassing cultural concept and event for which Reisinger envisaged an installation characterized by his tactile drapery for a fully sensorial experience.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
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Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The rope drum pendant lamp is from Bone Simple Design, and the drapery fabric is Tapestry Flower in Vintage Green, by Designers Guild from Osborne & Little.
—Tori Sikkema, Curbed, 19 Feb. 2025
Matthews suggests a practical alternative for households with pets and young children: drapery that just kisses the floor.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Haus of Dreamers is an all-encompassing cultural concept and event for which Reisinger envisaged an installation characterized by his tactile drapery for a fully sensorial experience.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drapery. Accessed 1 May. 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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