What does drapery mean?
Drapery means (uncountable) Cloth draped gracefully in folds..
Drapery
/ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) Cloth draped gracefully in folds..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) Cloth draped gracefully in folds.
- (countable) A piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain; a drape.
- The occupation of a draper; cloth-making, or dealing in cloth.
- Cloth, or woollen materials in general.
Example Sentences
The windows gleamed with light through the boughs—a small open space gave to view the left wing of the building—he could distinctly see the long range of illuminated apartments, figures moving to and fro, and the richly coloured fall of the draperies.
He made also statutes for the maintenance of drapery and the keeping of wools within the realm
people who ought to be weighing out grocery or measuring out drapery
Synonyms for drapery
Antonyms for drapery
Related Words
Word Forms
- draperies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for drapery?
Common synonyms include pall, drape, curtain, mantle.
What is the opposite of drapery?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use drapery in a sentence?
The windows gleamed with light through the boughs—a small open space gave to view the left wing of the building—he could distinctly see the long range of illuminated apartments, figures moving to and fro, and the richly coloured fall of the draperies.
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