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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“The pink silks, bronze golds and the upholstery, it all suits Glinda. And the bubble becomes a hot-air balloon — the Wizard’s technology.”
From Los Angeles Times
Do use solid colors of black and white for main upholstery pieces such as sofas and chairs to create a foundation for a color palette.
From Seattle Times
In 1988 she was responsible for the design of a limited edition Mini,complete with black and white striped upholstery and her trade-mark daisy motif in the centre of the steering wheel.
From BBC
Vinyl chloride, which is used to make plastic substances like vehicle upholstery and plastic kitchen ware, is a highly-flammable toxic gas with a mildly sweet odor that is extremely toxic when inhaled.
From Salon
It provides a soft ride, comfortable seats and two features the BMW doesn’t offer — ventilated front seats and real leather upholstery.
From Seattle Times
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