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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This could be achieved with upholstery that shows the company cares that you’re there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 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 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 • Nov. 24, 2025
They were then sent for gilding and upholstery, before Mr Desnoues added designs and a wood finish.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025
Twice she asks if I'm still bleeding, and I'm wondering if she's worried about her upholstery.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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