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.
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Origin of upholstery
First recorded in 1640–50; upholster(er) + -y3
OTHER WORDS FROM upholstery
re·up·hol·ster·y, noun, plural re·up·hol·ster·ies.Words nearby upholstery
Up-Helly-Aa, uphill, uphold, upholster, upholsterer, upholstery, uphroe, UPI, up in arms, Upington, up in the air
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British Dictionary definitions for upholstery
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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