noun
drapes
drayps
Drapes (noun) means Heavy curtains hung over a window. Example: “The hotel room had thick velvet drapes to block out the light.”
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Heavy curtains hung over a window.
"The hotel room had thick velvet drapes to block out the light."
How to use drapes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCurtains, especially thick or formal ones.
UK vs US
Chiefly American usage; British English usually prefers "curtains."
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What does “drapes” mean?
The word “drapes” means heavy curtains hung over a window. In plain terms, curtains, especially thick or formal ones.
How do you pronounce “drapes”?
“Drapes” is pronounced drayps (/dɹeɪps/ in IPA).
How do you use “drapes” in a sentence?
Here is “drapes” used in a sentence: “The hotel room had thick velvet drapes to block out the light.”
What part of speech is “drapes”?
“Drapes” is a noun.
