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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While accent pillows are a great way to add color, consider adding color with rugs, art, upholstery, accessories or drapery.
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Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
For a dramatic, ethereal effect, sheer drapery panels fashioned of coarse white linen fall two stories to the floor.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
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Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
For a dramatic, ethereal effect, sheer drapery panels fashioned of coarse white linen fall two stories to the floor.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drapery. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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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