upholstery
Americannoun
plural
upholsteries-
the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
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the business of an upholsterer.
noun
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the padding, covering, etc, of a piece of furniture
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the business, work, or craft of upholstering
Other Word Forms
- reupholstery noun
Etymology
Origin of upholstery
First recorded in 1640–50; upholster(er) + -y 3
Example Sentences
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“I keep upholstery thread in my kit because it’s so strong,” Mandelkorn said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
Jenner chose a similar shade for the upholstery in her home theater, revealing two rows of brown velvet chairs that she described as “yummy” in her caption.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025
The Nappa leather upholstery comes in a choice of two colors, black and snow-white, what Mazda calls “Japanese premium.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
The base is solid walnut, and the off-white upholstery is a linen blend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025
Conor wasn’t allowed in there at any time, lest he smudge the upholstery somehow, so of course this was where he went to read his book while he waited for his father.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
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