as in curtains
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room

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Recent Examples on the Web The woodsy space is decorated with red drapery and pirate motifs, including swords and pieces of treasure. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024 Dust can hold onto fabrics, so wash any bedding and draperies as well. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024 Bedrooms are filtered throughout the home and feature pastel color palettes, arched ceilings, large windows, and custom headboards and drapery. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024 The business, which includes nearly 1,500 franchise territories throughout North America, specializes in incorporating home interior features such as blinds, shades, shutters and drapery. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for drapery 

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“Drapery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drapery. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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