draped; draping
1
: to cover or adorn with or as if with folds of cloth
2
: to cause to hang or stretch out loosely or carelessly
3
: to arrange in flowing lines or folds
: to become arranged in folds
this silk drapes beautifully
1
: arrangement in or of folds
2
3
: the cut or hang of clothing
Synonyms
Examples of drape in a Sentence
Verb
We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.
the town hall was draped in bunting for the annual Fourth of July festivities
Recent Examples on the Web
Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2024
Kostin even had his No. 21 Oilers jersey draped over his shoulders as he was shown on the arena’s center-hung scoreboard during the third period.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Swift announced the news in July 2023 in the form of a post featuring a picture of the two old friends with their arms draped over each other’s shoulders.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024
Alan Reynoso The home is draped with bougainvilla and enveloped in lush plantings.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
The two-toned monochromatic jacket cinched at her waist in a flattering way while underneath a flowing gray layer was draped just grazing the back of her white pointed-toe boots.
—Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Also spliced in is a snippet of Malone and Swift hugging in the middle of a highway with Swift draped in a black dress surrounded by burning pieces of paper.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
Going with the black-and-white theme of the album, Swift donned a draping white gown with stylish opera gloves.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Specializing in Scandi-chic interiors and hygge habitats, the hotel features wood paneling and flooring, leather furniture draped in fur, midcentury lighting, and a gas fireplace.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2024
Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024
The piece passes through the breasts or drapes over them.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
In a fusion of Victorian, Asian, and other periods and regions throughout the world, your eyes are fed with enormous crystal chandeliers, intricate heavy drapes with valences, the requisite palm tree (faux or real), and an animal throw for a touch of whimsy.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
It’s made from modal fleece that not only looks great and drapes beautifully, but also perfectly captures the sensation of being curled up in your favorite sheets.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Civil defense workers drape blankets over the dead and carry them away.
—Hazem Balousha, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
He was also given a drape to cover up during Waddington’s acceptance speech.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024
The ruching along the side gives it a couture-esque drape and will look equally stylish with a pair of boots or your favorite white sneakers.
—Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
The cotton runner with stripes drapes along the edges and comes in a wide variety of sizes that’ll fit most tables.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
Verb
The Greek capital’s buildings, homes, mountains and famous historic sites became draped in a low-light, pumpkin glow on Tuesday.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2024
Kostin even had his No. 21 Oilers jersey draped over his shoulders as he was shown on the arena’s center-hung scoreboard during the third period.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
Swift announced the news in July 2023 in the form of a post featuring a picture of the two old friends with their arms draped over each other’s shoulders.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024
Alan Reynoso The home is draped with bougainvilla and enveloped in lush plantings.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
The two-toned monochromatic jacket cinched at her waist in a flattering way while underneath a flowing gray layer was draped just grazing the back of her white pointed-toe boots.
—Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Also spliced in is a snippet of Malone and Swift hugging in the middle of a highway with Swift draped in a black dress surrounded by burning pieces of paper.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
Going with the black-and-white theme of the album, Swift donned a draping white gown with stylish opera gloves.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Specializing in Scandi-chic interiors and hygge habitats, the hotel features wood paneling and flooring, leather furniture draped in fur, midcentury lighting, and a gas fireplace.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2024
Noun
These sheets have a slightly heavier weight than average, but the fabric drapes nicely and holds up after going through the wash.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024
The piece passes through the breasts or drapes over them.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
In a fusion of Victorian, Asian, and other periods and regions throughout the world, your eyes are fed with enormous crystal chandeliers, intricate heavy drapes with valences, the requisite palm tree (faux or real), and an animal throw for a touch of whimsy.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
It’s made from modal fleece that not only looks great and drapes beautifully, but also perfectly captures the sensation of being curled up in your favorite sheets.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Civil defense workers drape blankets over the dead and carry them away.
—Hazem Balousha, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
He was also given a drape to cover up during Waddington’s acceptance speech.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024
The ruching along the side gives it a couture-esque drape and will look equally stylish with a pair of boots or your favorite white sneakers.
—Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
The cotton runner with stripes drapes along the edges and comes in a wide variety of sizes that’ll fit most tables.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drape. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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drape
1 of 2 noundrape
2 of 2 verb
draped; draping
1
: to cover or decorate with or as if with folds of cloth
2
: to arrange in flowing lines or folds
a beautifully draped satin dress
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