How to Use drape in a Sentence

drape

1 of 2 verb
  • We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.
  • The scoop neck of the strapless dress draped down and cinched at her waist.
    Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Then, of course, there are the town squares draped in Spanish moss.
    Rose Marie Walano, House Beautiful, 4 Aug. 2023
  • At the center of the lot, a pickup truck sat with a Pan-African flag draped over the back.
    Vivian La, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2023
  • The device has a tray with three bars to drape the slices of bacon.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2024
  • For long daytime hours, the sky seemed draped in the dull gray garb of winter.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
  • With the fur draped over the hoodie, make a mark in the center of the fur, about where the shoulders begin.
    Amanda Kingloff, Parents, 2 Feb. 2024
  • She was helped to the bench with her arms draped over the shoulders of two team staff members.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
  • When it wasn’t draped over him, it was slung over his shoulder.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The ankle-length white dress is made of lace and features draped satin off-the-shoulder sleeves.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
  • They’re made from 100% polyester, with a regular fit that drapes over your legs in all the right ways.
    Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • If the pet likes to keep an eye on things, maybe drape the blanket over the crate just halfway, Croney said.
    The Indianapolis Star, 30 June 2023
  • Teenage boys were draped in the green flag of Hamas and carried high on strong shoulders through the cheering crowd.
    Sufian Taha, Washington Post, 26 Nov. 2023
  • What about a towel soaked in cold water, draped over my neck?
    Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 21 June 2023
  • He’s draped five to six towels over his bedroom windows to block out the sun’s rays.
    Adithi Ramakrishnan, Dallas News, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Make sure the berries are long enough to drape loosely over the sides to achieve a more dramatic effect.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Put the trailing plant on top of a bookshelf or tall cabinet and allow the vines to drape down the side.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The off-the-shoulder piece included draping details across the bust and waist.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
  • Kate chose a sinuous slipdress trimmed in lace and topped with sheer pink sleeves that draped to the floor.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
  • The set was draped in vibrant yellow which, when reflected off the lights, filled the room with a range of warm hues.
    Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Pull up a lounge chair and drape your hand into the fine, white sand or join a game of beach volleyball.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2023
  • Fink and Mao imagined a tie draped over a person’s shoulders, with the tail, or narrow end, on the left, and the blade, or wider end, on the right.
    Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Don't leave your clothing on the floor or draped over furniture.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Swift has her arm draped over Brittany in the first image as the ladies toast their glasses of champagne.
    Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Swift had her arm draped over Brittany in the first image as the ladies toast their glasses of champagne.
    Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
  • He was stretched out on the couch, which was draped in a large blanket patterned like the American flag.
    Michael Corkery, New York Times, 29 July 2023
  • Wrap it around your stair railings or drape it over your mantle.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The beauty team draped a blanket over the infant, Flora Jo.
    Madison Malone Kircher Bridget Bennett, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024
  • UConn was very UConn-y, unfortunately for those draped in red and black.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The cinematic clip features Young Metro and Pluto draped in white suits while walking around a dark room.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
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drape

2 of 2 noun
  • Lacy swaths of it drape from the ceiling and crawl up the walls.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2023
  • String lights drape from the peaks of the tent in the backyard like the glimmer of stars.
    Hannah Holland, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Part of the charm of a skirted sink lies in the way the fabric drapes.
    Laura Fenton, Washington Post, 13 June 2023
  • The leg is a bit full with great drape and a classic look.
    Gaby Keiderling, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Tape a pair of suspenders to the back of the noodles and drape over shoulders.
    Terri Robertson, Country Living, 22 Aug. 2022
  • The whole setup was fake — the drape of tablecloth, the platters and knives.
    New York Times, 11 Aug. 2021
  • The dark drape over all of this is that somehow few fans wanted to face it.
    Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 July 2022
  • Simply sit on its peak at the apex of the V, cross your legs, and let your thighs drape down the sides of the cushion.
    Lindsey Lanquist, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023
  • Tarps drape along the top and the side of a machine that sits atop two rows of strawberries at once.
    Khari Johnson, Wired, 16 Feb. 2022
  • For the walls, Collins went with a light, creamy pink upholstery and drapes in the same fabric.
    Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 27 Apr. 2023
  • There was a large, square window in the room, with drapes drawn from inside the death chamber.
    Marty Roney, USA TODAY, 21 July 2023
  • In the Bass home, swaths of linen drape over the dining table and dresser, and a linen scarf hangs in the entry.
    Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2021
  • The jersey cardigan is flowy, stretchy, and drapes across the body, hitting right below the hips.
    Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The Supreme Court hung a black drape over the courtroom doors this week in honor of O'Connor, who served for more than 24 years on the high court.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2023
  • These two features—the neck and the drape—make tie knots a category of their own.
    Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The one-shoulder drape sleeve will give you instant elegance, while the rest of the dress hugs you in all the right places.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 24 July 2023
  • The gown also had a number of small drapes and ruffles connecting the top to the skirt.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
  • To stand in the shadow of a giant sequoia is to feel the heft of history drape over you.
    Star Tribune, 4 June 2021
  • The drape of the dress is just nonchalant enough and can meet any carpet-pile height with aplomb!
    Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The cut of a sleeve or the drape of a skirt can transform the rosette's effect from quirky and girly to moody and vaguely gothic.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Leave the gauzy drapes open for an inviting space or close them with a private area to read, dream, or draw.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 28 June 2023
  • The airy, stretchy fabric drapes nicely on the body for a flattering look.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023
  • The nurse will give you a paper drape to place across your middle and upper thighs.
    Elizabeth Boskey, Verywell Health, 27 June 2023
  • Blankets made for him from Louis Vuitton fabric drape over the seats, and there’s a bed in the back for long-haul flights.
    Leah Faye Cooper, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The drape back adds an elegant touch and the side slits allow for movement.
    Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022
  • Our experts agreed that drapes are a bit of a hassle to deal with when styling a bay window.
    House Beautiful, 3 June 2023
  • Purple fabric drapes from the ceiling, and chairs and drums wait for friends to come make music.
    James A. Fussell, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The plissé silk fabric used to make the gown was cut into signature drapes at the bottom of the gown.
    Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The designer's starting point was a gown with a fitted bodice and long sleeves that drape down the wearer's arms.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Sep. 2022
  • From bright turquoise velvet drapes to plush Deco area rugs, the 179 rooms and suites are every bit as opulent as the public spaces.
    Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Feb. 2024

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