drapes
word · lemma: drape
/ˈdɹeɪps/
drayps
/dɹˈeɪps/
drayps
Definition
Thick curtains, usually made of heavy fabric, that are used to cover windows and block out light.
Usage & Nuances
"Drapes" is mostly American English and refers specifically to thick, decorative curtains. Common collocations: "close the drapes," "open the drapes." In British English, "curtains" is more common. Not used for light, sheer fabrics.
Spanish: cortinas gruesas - cortinajesPortuguese (BR): cortinas grossas - cortinadosPortuguese (PT): cortinas grossas - cortinadosChinese (Simplified): 厚窗帘 - 帷幔Chinese (Traditional): 厚窗簾 - 帷幔Hindi: मोटी परदे - झूमरनुमा परदेArabic: ستائر ثقيلة - الستائرBengali: পুরু পর্দা - ভারী পর্দাRussian: шторыJapanese: 厚手のカーテンVietnamese: rèm dàyKorean: 두꺼운 커튼Turkish: kalın perdeUrdu: موٹے پردےIndonesian: tirai tebal
Example Sentences
She picked out new velvet drapes for her bedroom.
natural
The hotel room felt cozier after I shut the drapes.
natural
If you want to sleep longer, just keep the drapes closed in the morning.
natural
The living room has large blue drapes.
basic
Please close the drapes at night.
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The sunlight came through the drapes.
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