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

It seems unfathomable that the German will not want to upholster his defence and attack, too, though.

From BBC

The delay provides “breathing room” for the sector, which imports many upholstered products from China and Vietnam.

From Barron's

The latest is his New Year’s Eve retreat on new tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities.

From The Wall Street Journal

In October, a 10-percent duty on imported softwood timber and lumber came into effect, along with a 25-percent duty on certain upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets.

From Barron's

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

Related Words

• drape