drapery

/ˈdreɪpəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdreɪpəri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē/ (ame, mw)

drapery — noun

1. decorative cloth that is hung so it falls in soft, gathered lines.

1.名詞C1
釋義

decorative cloth that is hung so it falls in soft, gathered lines.

例句

Bao chose gold drapery to soften the stone wall behind the stage.

drapery used as visual decoration

In the palace hall, heavy drapery hung between the tall windows.

同義詞
  • hangings

    focuses on decorative cloth pieces suspended in a room

  • drapes

    often narrower and more likely to mean curtains at a window

文法句型

heavy drapery

drapery hung around [place/object]

arrange drapery in folds

用法筆記

Usually refers to cloth chosen for visual effect in a room, on a stage, or around furniture. Distinguish from noun/3, which focuses on a curtain's job of covering a window.

2. cloth together with sewing supplies such as thread or pins, especially when sold

2.名詞C2
釋義

cloth together with sewing supplies such as thread or pins, especially when sold as shop goods.

例句

Mira bought drapery and thread at the old shop near the market.

drapery sold as shop goods

The basement box held drapery, pins, and chalk for sewing lessons.

同義詞
  • fabric

    narrower because it refers only to cloth, not the extra sewing items

  • dry goods

    more old-fashioned and broader, covering shop stock beyond cloth alone

文法句型

buy drapery

drapery and thread

sell drapery to tailors

用法筆記

This older trade sense refers to fabric goods and small sewing materials sold by a draper or fabric shop. It does not mean decorative hanging cloth in noun/1 or finished curtains in noun/3.

常見錯誤

❌The shop sells draperies, thread, and buttons for sewing.
✅The shop sells drapery, thread, and buttons for sewing.
💡In this sense, drapery is usually an uncountable shop term for cloth goods and sewing materials.

3. a heavy curtain, especially one hung over a window.

3.名詞C1
釋義

a heavy curtain, especially one hung over a window.

例句

Yara pulled the bedroom drapery closed before the afternoon sun reached her desk.

pull the drapery closed

The hotel replaced its faded drapery after guests complained about the bright dawn light.

同義詞
  • curtain

    broader everyday word for cloth that covers a window or doorway

  • drapes

    common home-design term for long, often heavy curtains

  • window hangings

    broader phrase that can include decorative coverings, not only heavy curtains

文法句型

window drapery

close the drapery

thick drapery

replace the drapery

用法筆記

Often refers to curtains as a set in homes, hotels, or theaters. Distinguish from noun/1, which emphasizes decorative cloth rather than the curtain function itself.