upholster
verb (used with object)
to provide (chairs, sofas, etc.) with coverings, cushions, stuffing, springs, etc.
upholstered
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past participleof upholster.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof upholster.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
upholsterverb (used with object)to provide (chairs, sofas, etc.) with coverings, cushions, stuffing, springs, etc.
Example Sentences
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There are opulent chairs, upholstered in pale yellow; a black and white print of a trawler that nods to Hull's fishing heritage.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
I end my visit to Trump Doral sitting on a stool upholstered with burgundy leather and dark oak at Champions Bar and Grill, the central social club on the Trump Doral campus.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
Among the pieces available were a vintage chest, tables, and chair, antique mirrors, hand-knotted rugs, a striped fabric tuxedo sofa, upholstered wing back chairs, “lots of fun lamps and chandeliers,” and several leather chairs.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Before that, most movie palaces across the U.S. did not allow food and drinks inside auditoriums, as they wanted to preserve their carpets, rugs and upholstered seats, Melnick said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
A wooden crate stands between two upholstered chairs, soiled with dirt, stuffing coming out of split seams, and a threadbare gold sofa.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
