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
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
Noun
we hung drapes in the living room to match the new color scheme
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
And a stalled storm front draped across more than half a dozen states dumped multiple rounds of rain in the Midwest throughout the day.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025
The fluid drape and elastic waistband offer that coveted combination of structure and ease — perfect for long lunches that turn into evening adventures.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Verb
Once the arches are secure, drape a large piece of netting over the entire bed, securing it to the arches with clothespins or clips.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
And a stalled storm front draped across more than half a dozen states dumped multiple rounds of rain in the Midwest throughout the day.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Noun
The soft fabric drapes beautifully without swallowing your petite frame whole, and the length hits right at the ankle to keep you from tripping over it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025
The fluid drape and elastic waistband offer that coveted combination of structure and ease — perfect for long lunches that turn into evening adventures.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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“Drape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drape. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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