draped; draping
1
: to cover or adorn with or as if with folds of cloth
2
: to cause to hang or stretch out loosely or carelessly
3
: to arrange in flowing lines or folds
: to become arranged in folds
this silk drapes beautifully
1
: arrangement in or of folds
2
3
: the cut or hang of clothing
Examples of drape in a Sentence
Verb
We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.
the town hall was draped in bunting for the annual Fourth of July festivities
Noun
we hung drapes in the living room to match the new color scheme
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
My 8-year-old big sister, Lisa, clothed in her first communion dress and veil, her treasured rosary draped in her hands, lay motionless and cold amid the white silken lining, her head upon a white satin pillow.
—Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Made from a soft and lightweight polyester-rayon-and-spandex blend, the fabric provides optimal air flow, a light, silky drape, and enough stretch to get you through a multi-hour plane ride.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Brock Lesnar deadlifted Cole, draped him over his shoulder like a barrel of hay and stormed to the ring.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
My 8-year-old big sister, Lisa, clothed in her first communion dress and veil, her treasured rosary draped in her hands, lay motionless and cold amid the white silken lining, her head upon a white satin pillow.
—Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Fabrics were made with Lenzing’s Tencel and Modal, adding natural drape and durability.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Made from a soft and lightweight polyester-rayon-and-spandex blend, the fabric provides optimal air flow, a light, silky drape, and enough stretch to get you through a multi-hour plane ride.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drape. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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drape
1 of 2 noundrape
2 of 2 verb
draped; draping
1
: to cover or decorate with or as if with folds of cloth
2
: to arrange in flowing lines or folds
a beautifully draped satin dress
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