upholster
verb
up·hol·ster
(ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər 
(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-
upholstered; upholstering
: to furnish with or as if with upholstery
Examples of upholster in a Sentence
The couch was upholstered with a bright, floral fabric.
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The banquet and pillows designed by Noriega-Ortiz were upholstered by Richard Leredde.
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 18 July 2024
The piece pairs nicely with a classic wingback chair upholstered in a contemporary print.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Consider upholstering the seats of your dining room chairs or an ottoman with houndstooth fabric for a classy and sophisticated look, or for throw pillows on your couch or in your bedroom.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
Pictured sitting poised in a chair upholstered in a complimentary shade of baby blue, Harris is cross-legged with one hand in her lap and another on the armrest.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 18 July 2024
The piece pairs nicely with a classic wingback chair upholstered in a contemporary print.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Consider upholstering the seats of your dining room chairs or an ottoman with houndstooth fabric for a classy and sophisticated look, or for throw pillows on your couch or in your bedroom.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
Pictured sitting poised in a chair upholstered in a complimentary shade of baby blue, Harris is cross-legged with one hand in her lap and another on the armrest.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Upholster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholster. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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upholster
verb
up·hol·ster
(ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər
(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-
upholstered; upholstering
-st(ə-)riŋ
: to provide with or as if with upholstery
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