noun
Uncommon
draper
DRAY-puh
Draper (noun) means a person who sells cloth or textiles for a living. Example: “The old draper's shop on the high street closed years ago.”
noun
1
A person who sells cloth or textiles for a living.
"The old draper's shop on the high street closed years ago."
"Her grandfather was a draper who supplied fabric to local tailors."
How to use draper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cloth merchant — a now old-fashioned trade name still seen in shop signs and surnames.
When to use it
A somewhat old-fashioned word; modern English usually says "fabric shop" or "textile retailer."
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Word forms
- Plural
- drapers
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Etymology
From Old French drapier, "cloth seller," from drap, "cloth" — also the origin of the common English surname Draper.
Rhymes for draper
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What does “draper” mean?
The word “draper” means a person who sells cloth or textiles for a living. In plain terms, a cloth merchant — a now old-fashioned trade name still seen in shop signs and surnames.
How do you pronounce “draper”?
“Draper” is pronounced DRAY-puh (/ˈdɹeɪ.pə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “draper” in a sentence?
Here is “draper” used in a sentence: “The old draper's shop on the high street closed years ago.”
What part of speech is “draper”?
“Draper” is a noun.
Where does the word “draper” come from?
The word “draper” comes from Old French. From Old French drapier, "cloth seller," from drap, "cloth" — also the origin of the common English surname Draper.
Is “draper” a common word?
“Draper” is an uncommon word in modern English.
