1. to cover or hang with cloth in loose folds
2. to arrange or let fall in graceful folds

1. cloth hung in loose folds, especially as a curtain
2. the way cloth hangs or falls in folds

Examples

• She decided to drape the sofa with a colorful throw.
• The artist draped the model’s shoulders with silk fabric.
• Heavy drapes blocked out the morning sunlight.
• The dress has a beautiful drape that flatters her figure.
• He draped his jacket over the back of the chair.
• The decorator chose elegant drapes for the dining room windows.