draper Definition
a person or company that sells cloth and other fabrics for curtains, upholstery, or clothing.
Using draper: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "draper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The draper helped me choose the perfect fabric for my curtains.
Example
My aunt worked as a draper in a textile company for many years.
Example
The draper's shop was filled with bolts of colorful fabrics.
draper Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for draper
- cloth merchant
- fabric seller
- textile vendor
Phrases with draper
draper's dozen
thirteen of something instead of the usual twelve
Example
He gave me a draper's dozen of eggs.
draper's assistant
an employee who helps customers in a draper's shop
Example
The draper's assistant showed me different types of fabrics.
draper's guild
an association of drapers formed to protect their interests and maintain standards
Example
The draper's guild was established in the 14th century.
Origins of draper
from Middle English 'drapere', from Old French 'drapier', from 'drap' meaning 'cloth'
Summary: draper in Brief
'Draper' [ˈdreɪpər] refers to a person or company that sells cloth and other fabrics for curtains, upholstery, or clothing. It is often used to describe a person who works in a draper's shop, such as a draper's assistant. The term also extends into phrases like 'draper's dozen,' which means thirteen of something instead of the usual twelve.
