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upholstery

[ uhp-hohl-stuh-ree, -stree, uh-pohl- ]
/ ʌpˈhoʊl stə ri, -stri, əˈpoʊl- /

noun, plural up·hol·ster·ies.

the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
the business of an upholsterer.

Nearby words

  1. uphold,
  2. upholder,
  3. upholster,
  4. upholstered,
  5. upholsterer,
  6. uphroe,
  7. upi,
  8. upington,
  9. upjohn,
  10. upjohn, richard

Origin of upholstery

First recorded in 1640–50; upholster(er) + -y3
Related formsre·up·hol·ster·y, noun, plural re·up·hol·ster·ies.
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British Dictionary definitions for reupholstery

upholstery

/ (ʌpˈhəʊlstərɪ) /

noun plural -steries

the padding, covering, etc, of a piece of furniture
the business, work, or craft of upholstering
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Word Origin and History for reupholstery

upholstery

n.

"upholsterer's work," 1640s; see upholster + -ery.

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