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drapes

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/dreɪps/ · drap-es

A piece of cloth that hangs in loose folds, used to cover or decorate a window or doorway.

Meanings

nounformal

A piece of cloth that hangs in loose folds, used to cover or decorate a window or doorway.

ایک ایسا کپڑا جو ڈھیلے موڑ میں لٹکتا ہے، جو کھڑکی یا دروازے کو ڈھانپنے یا سجاتے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

پردے

parday

Synonyms

curtainshangingsdraperyسترےدھمینقاشی

Antonyms

blindsshadesچندریںپردے

Common Collocations

  • heavy drapes
  • sheer drapes
  • drapes for windows

Example Sentences

The living room was beautifully decorated with elegant drapes.

لیونگ روم کو خوبصورت پردوں سے سجایا گیا تھا۔

Living room ko khoobsurat pardon se sajaya gaya tha.

I chose dark drapes to create a cozy atmosphere in my bedroom.

میں نے اپنے بیڈروم میں آرام دہ ماحول پیدا کرنے کے لیے گہرے پردے منتخب کیے۔

Maine apne bedroom mein aaram deh mahol paida karne ke liye gehre parday muntakhib kiye.

The sun's rays filtered through the sheer drapes.

سورج کی شعاعیں باریک پردوں کے ذریعے چھن کر آئی۔

Sooraj ki shiraaen bareek pardon ke zariye chhan kar aayi.

Easily Confused With

curtains:While both 'drapes' and 'curtains' refer to window coverings, drapes are generally heavier and often lined, whereas curtains are usually lighter and may not be lined.

Word Family

drapery
nounپردہ کشائی
drape
verbلٹکانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of drapes as decorative fabric that drapes over a window, adding style and sophistication.

Imagine a beautifully dressed window adorned with flowing, colorful fabric.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو پردے میں ہے وہ راز مٹا نہیں ہوتا

Jo parday mein hai woh raaz mita nahi hota

What is hidden behind the curtain does not disappear.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "drape" — to cover or hang fabric

First known use: 15th century

The word 'drape' evolved from the Middle English 'drapen', which meant to cover or hang, deriving from the Old French 'drap', meaning cloth.