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In the dining room, next to my collection of colorful papier-mache Mardi Gras float art, hang draperies made of the New Orleans toile fabric that I designed pre-Katrina for Hazelnut.
Bryan Batt

Meaning of "draperies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DRAPERIES

draperies  [ˈdreɪpərɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRAPERIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Draperies is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRAPERIES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

draperies

Curtain

A curtain is a piece of cloth intended to block or obscure light, or drafts, or water in the case of a shower curtain. A curtain is also the movable screen or drape in a theater that separates the stage from the auditorium or that serves as a backdrop.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DRAPERIES


aperies
ˈeɪpərɪz
bakeries
ˈbeɪkərɪz
boundaries
ˈbaʊndərɪz
canaries
kəˈneərɪz
cranberries
ˈkrænbərɪz
diaries
ˈdaɪərɪz
dictionaries
ˈdɪkʃənərɪz
fairies
ˈfeərɪz
groceries
ˈɡrəʊsərɪz
memories
ˈmemərɪz
mercenaries
ˈmɜːsɪnərɪz
mysteries
ˈmɪstərɪz
nurseries
ˈnɜːsərɪz
queries
ˈkwɪərɪz
subsidiaries
səbˈsɪdɪərɪz
summaries
ˈsʌmərɪz
surgeries
ˈsɜːdʒərɪz
territories
ˈterətərɪz
varies
ˈveərɪz
victories
ˈvɪktərɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRAPERIES

drangway
drank
drant
drap
drapability
drapable
drape
drapeability
drapeable
draper
drapery
drapery shop
drapes
drapet
drapey
drappie
drappy
drastic
drastically
drat

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRAPERIES

A series
accessories
arteries
batteries
breweries
cemeteries
deliveries
discoveries
fisheries
galleries
lotteries
masteries
miniseries
monasteries
perfumeries
refineries
sceneries
series
time series
wineries
World Series

Synonyms and antonyms of draperies in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «draperies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DRAPERIES

Find out the translation of draperies to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of draperies from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «draperies» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

窗帘
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cortinas
570 millions of speakers

English

draperies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

draperies
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الستائر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

драпировки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cortinas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

draperies
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

draperies
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Langsir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vorhänge
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カーテン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

커튼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Draperies
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rèm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

draperies
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ड्रॅपरिझ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

perdeler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tendaggi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

draperie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

драпірування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

draperii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουρτίνες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gordyne
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

draperier
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

draperier
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of draperies

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRAPERIES»

The term «draperies» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.432 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DRAPERIES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about draperies

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QUOTES WITH «DRAPERIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word draperies.
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Bryan Batt
In the dining room, next to my collection of colorful papier-mache Mardi Gras float art, hang draperies made of the New Orleans toile fabric that I designed pre-Katrina for Hazelnut.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRAPERIES»

Discover the use of draperies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to draperies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Curtains, Draperies and Shades
Suggest different window treatment styles to complement the home, and shows how to make valances, cornices, swags, and cascades.
‎2000
2
The Complete Photo Guide to Curtains and Draperies: ...
DIVThe only curtains book with the current styles and step-by-step, photographed instructions. The Complete Photo Guide to Curtains and Draperies makes it easy to choose and construct today's most popular window treatments.
Linda Neubauer, 2011
3
Window Dressings: Beautiful Draperies and Curtains for the Home
Featuring the work of renowned designers in locations including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and Florida, there's are styles and colors to suit practically every taste.
Brian D. Coleman, 2006
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The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments: DIY ...
DIY Draperies, Curtains, Valances, Swags, and Shades Linda Neubauer. Window treatments have tremendous impact on your home's décor. Considering how much space window treatments take up, their color and pattern have as much or ...
Linda Neubauer, 2011
5
Curtains, Draperies & Shades: More Than 70 Window Treatment ...
Explores a wide variety of window treatment styles and options to complement the home decor, and shows how to make valances, cornices, swags, and cascades, in a volume that includes more than one hundred creative projects.
Editors of Sunset Books, 2007
6
The new draperies in the low countries and England, 1300-1800
This book deals with the problem of identifying the various different forms of the textiles known as "new draperies" as they appeared in the Low Countries and in England in the medieval and early modern periods.
N. B. Harte, 1997
7
Draperies: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Use in Literature DraperiesGradually, on hooks above the blue and yellow drapery, appear the coats and bonnets of my neighbors, while their boots and shoes, in every imaginable attitude, assert themselves below, as if their owners had ...
‎2008
8
Window Treatments
This achieves the exact position of the draperies in relation to the rod and the floor. If the floor is uneven, the pins can make a section of the drapery higher or lower. Adjusting the hooks also is important if the draperies shrink after cleaning,  ...
Karla J. Nielson, 1989
9
Congressional edition
House drafting room Cleaning and storing 2 pairs draperies, District of Columbia annex 2 pairs draperies, Naval Affairs 3 pairs draperies, District of Columbia I pair draperies. Industrial Arts and Expositions . 1 pair draperies. Public Buildings  ...
United States. Congress, 1907
10
United States Congressional serial set
Members' lavatory 16 Holland shades, House drafting room Cleaning and storing - 2 pairs draperies. District of Columbia annex — — 2 pairs draperies. Naval Affairs 3 pairs draperies, District of Columbia 1 pair draperies. Industrial Arts and  ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRAPERIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term draperies is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Michelle Obama updates look of State Dining Room with new chairs …
Silk draperies with vertical stripes of peacock blue and ecru replace curtains made of ivory silk brocade and designed with flowers, baskets and ... «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»
2
Pros weigh in on finding the missing link in room design
... on new construction homes and remodeling projects, it's always exciting to near completion: put the furniture in place, install the draperies, ... «The Detroit News, Jul 15»
3
Playing with food is getting out of control
... named Agnes, wetting the tip of her finger and slowly turning the pages in a darkened room notable for its bird cage and paisley draperies. «Herald-Mail Media, Jul 15»
4
Holy Trinity's Sunshine Class has been in Jeannette nearly 90 years
Over the years, the Sunshine Class has purchased material for draperies (which they sew themselves) and pieces of furniture for the church. «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
5
Somfy Introduces Ultra Quiet and Powerful Sonesse ULTRA 50 AC …
... window coverings such as interior shades, wood blinds, draperies, awnings, rolling shutters, exterior solar screens and projection screens. «Home Toys, Jul 15»
6
A New Twist On Planned Senior Communities
From the asethetics (“mauve colored carpet, dark stain molding, heavy draperies”) to the rules governing community life and the age restriction, ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
7
Window Coverings That Will Save You Money
Our forefathers used draperies to keep the ambient internal temperature of their homes pleasant in the absence of technology, and it was for all ... «Sourceable, Jul 15»
8
RFP- Roland Hotel Draperies
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC, (CNE), a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee Nation is seeking qualified bids for Roland Hotel ... «Cherokee Nation, Jul 15»
9
A sophisticated redesign even a toddler would love
Blue and white print drapes were purchased at West Elm. When using off-the rack draperies Bourque recommends having them dry-cleaned ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
10
A beauty up in Las Campanas
The master bedroom has a plastered ceiling, fabulous draperies, and a large fogón (corner fireplace) with an elegant, faceted-glass shield. «Santa Fe New Mexican, Jul 15»

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