upholster

American  

[uhp-hohl-ster, uh-pohl-] / ʌpˈhoʊl stər, əˈpoʊl- /

verb (used with object)

1. to provide (chairs, sofas, etc.) with coverings, cushions, stuffing, springs, etc.

2. to furnish (an interior) with hangings, curtains, carpets, or the like.

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upholster British  

/ ʌpˈhəʊlstə /

verb

1. (tr) to fit (chairs, sofas, etc) with padding, springs, webbing, and covering

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Other Word Forms

• reupholster verb (used with object)
• unupholstered adjective

Etymology

Origin of upholster

1850–55, back formation from upholsterer

Example Sentences

Shortly after the third quarter ended, new 25% tariffs on lumber, upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets went into effect.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this month, new 25% tariffs on lumber, upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets went into effect.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new tariffs also affect products such as upholstered wooden furniture.

From The Wall Street Journal

New US tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, vanities, lumber, timber and certain upholstered furniture have come into effect.

From BBC

The latest salvo features a 10-percent tariff on imports of softwood lumber, while duties on certain upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets start at 25 percent.

From Barron's

Related Words

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