Draperies Meaning in English

word · lemma: drapery

US

ˈdɹeɪpɝiz

DRAY-pruh-eez

UK

dɹˈeɪpəɹɪz

dray-PUH-riz

Definition

Thick or decorative curtains, usually made of heavy fabric, used to cover windows or for decoration in a room.

Usage & Nuances

"Draperies" is more formal and decorative than "curtains." Often used in interior design. In American English, "drapes" is also common. Usually refers to heavy, pleated window coverings. Not used for shower or car curtains.

• Spanish: cortinas - tapices (decorativos)
• Portuguese (BR): cortinas - tapeçarias (decorativas)
• Portuguese (PT): cortinados - tapeçarias (decorativas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 窗帘 - 布幔
• Chinese (Traditional): 窗簾 - 幔帳
• Hindi: परदे
• Arabic: ستائر
• Bengali: ঝালর পর্দা - ভারী সাজানো পর্দা
• Russian: портьеры - драпировки
• Japanese: ドレープカーテン - 厚手のカーテン
• Vietnamese: rèm vải dày - màn vải trang trí
• Korean: 두꺼운 커튼 - 드레이프
• Turkish: ağır perde - drapery
• Urdu: بھاری پردے - آرائشی پردے
• Indonesian: gorden tebal - tirai dekoratif

Example Sentences

The living room has beautiful draperies by the windows.

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She drew the draperies to block out the sunlight.

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The draperies in the hotel room matched the bedspread.

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They replaced their old draperies with some bright, modern ones.

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Heavy draperies make the room feel cozy in winter.

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We had trouble finding draperies that were the right length for our tall windows.

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