drapes

/dɹeɪps/noun

Long, heavy curtains that cover a window.

Example sentence

“He pulled the drapes shut to keep out the afternoon sun.”

American English; British speakers say 'curtains' for the same thing. Usually plural, like 'trousers' or 'scissors'.

Related words

blindsA window covering, made of fabric or thin slats, that can be adjusted to let light in or shut it out.rugA piece of thick fabric that covers part of a floor.valanceA short piece of drapery hung across the top of a window.floorboardOne of the long wooden planks fixed across joists to form a floor.quiltA warm bed cover made of two layers of cloth with soft padding stitched between them, often in a decorative pattern.linoleumA cheap, water-resistant floor covering, traditionally made of hardened linseed oil on a canvas backing, now often replaced by vinyl.