upholster
to provide (chairs, sofas, etc.) with coverings, cushions, stuffing, springs, etc.
to furnish (an interior) with hangings, curtains, carpets, or the like.
Origin of upholster
1Other words from upholster
- re·up·hol·ster, verb (used with object)
- un·up·hol·stered, adjective
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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.
The best fabric armchairs for your living room | PopSci Commerce Team | January 6, 2021 | Popular-ScienceBuying 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
/ (ʌpˈhəʊlstə) /
(tr) to fit (chairs, sofas, etc) with padding, springs, webbing, and covering
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