upholster
[ uhp-hohl-ster, uh-pohl- ]
/ ʌpˈhoʊl stər, əˈpoʊl- /
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verb (used with object)
to provide (chairs, sofas, etc.) with coverings, cushions, stuffing, springs, etc.
to furnish (an interior) with hangings, curtains, carpets, or the like.
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Origin of upholster
1850–55, Americanism; back formation from upholsterer
OTHER WORDS FROM upholster
re·up·hol·ster, verb (used with object)un·up·hol·stered, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use upholster in a sentence
Luckett recently used a coral and cream buffalo check to upholster an ottoman in a little girl’s nursery, paired with floral draperies.
How to incorporate 7 popular patterns in your home, according to experts|Marissa Hermanson|January 12, 2021|Washington PostThe back of the chair is upholstered in grey fabric, to match the removable seat cushions.
Buying well-made pieces, particularly larger upholstered ones that you will sit on, is worth the extra money, Contreras says.
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British Dictionary definitions for upholster
upholster
/ (ʌpˈhəʊlstə) /
verb
(tr) to fit (chairs, sofas, etc) with padding, springs, webbing, and covering
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