1. cloth coverings hung in loose folds, especially curtains
Usage: plural form
2. the business or trade of making and selling curtains and other fabric furnishings
Usage: commercial context

Examples

• The heavy draperies blocked out most of the sunlight.
• She chose elegant silk draperies for the dining room.
• The theater’s red velvet draperies created a dramatic atmosphere.
• He works in draperies, specializing in custom window treatments.
• The old mansion featured ornate draperies in every room.
• They replaced the outdated draperies with modern blinds.