Theater And Film Production Vocabulary

noun a piece of cloth arranged in loose folds over a surface

verb to arrange (cloth or clothing) loosely or casually on or around something

• The elegant silk drape added a touch of sophistication to the room.
• She threw the drape over the couch to cover up the stain.
• I love how that drape totally pulls the room together.
• His words seemed to drape over her like a heavy cloak, weighing down her spirits.

noun the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or job

• The royal family was adorned in all the trappings of their status and wealth.
• She loved all the trappings of being a celebrity, like designer clothes and fancy cars.
• He was all about the flashy trappings of success, like bling and expensive watches.
• The trappings of his old life still haunted him, even though he had moved on.

noun a person's entire collection of clothes

• The wardrobe in the master bedroom is made of solid oak wood.
• I need to clean out my wardrobe and donate some old clothes.
• I found a cute dress at the thrift store to add to my wardrobe.
• His mind was like a cluttered wardrobe, full of memories and thoughts.