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

As a child in the late 1970s and early ’80s, I fondly recall grand movie houses with chandeliers, carpeting and upholstered seats.

From The Wall Street Journal

Penelope sat on the love seat, which was unfortunate, as it was upholstered in ivory silk that had been unblemished until that moment.

From Literature

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Bennett is confident that her new manufacturing venture, a plant building upholstered furniture, will be able to find the workers it needs.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• drape