drapes

Example Sentences

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Fathers and daughters embraced under string lights and drapes, as Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely” played, a song created by Wonder originally for his own daughter.

From Salon

He then drapes himself over Autumn’s shoulders so it looks like she’s wearing a scarf made of aboatia fur.

From Literature

North of Copenhagen is the city of Elsinore, home to the castle where Hamlet takes place, with its wandering ghosts, ill-advised eavesdropping behind the drapes, conversations with skulls, and deadly duels in iambic pentameter.

From Literature

Lady Constance searched and yanked vigorously on a cord, which turned out to be the tieback for the drapes.

From Literature

All the rooms—from the public areas to the guest suites—were brightly colored with the most extravagant drapes, paints, and fabrics in pink and green.

From Literature