🌍 American vs British · vocabulary
drapes vs curtains
Fabric panels hung over a window to block light or provide privacy.
American
drapes
“Close the drapes before you turn on the projector in the living room.”
British
curtains
“Close the curtains before you turn on the projector in the living room.”
Good to know
Americans use "drapes" (or "draperies") for heavier window coverings, while "curtains" is universal in both dialects. In Britain "drapes" is rarely used and can sound American or theatrical.
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