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drapery n

Drapery means cloth, curtains, or clothing hanging in loose folds. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of drapery

  • cloth, curtains, or clothing hanging in loose folds

Usage examples of drapery

Soft blue drapery hung in loose folds beside the tall windows.

The photographer adjusted the drapery behind the chair to remove a wrinkle.

Heavy drapery kept the cold air from entering through the theater doors.

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