upholstery
noun
up·hol·stery
(ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-st(ə-)rē 
(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-
plural upholsteries
: materials (such as fabric, padding, and springs) used to make a soft covering especially for a seat
Examples of upholstery in a Sentence
an old chair that needs new upholstery
He learned upholstery from his father.
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Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Deep cleaning upholstery just got a whole lot easier with this handy home appliance, which is a longtime bestseller on Amazon.
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Bugatti The interiors also get full Alcantara upholstery, fresh logo embroidery on the dash and headrests, and carbon fiber bits to level up the plush cabin.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
The handy machine has two speeds that work efficiently and equally well on carpets, hardwood flooring, upholstery and more.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Deep cleaning upholstery just got a whole lot easier with this handy home appliance, which is a longtime bestseller on Amazon.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
Bugatti The interiors also get full Alcantara upholstery, fresh logo embroidery on the dash and headrests, and carbon fiber bits to level up the plush cabin.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
The handy machine has two speeds that work efficiently and equally well on carpets, hardwood flooring, upholstery and more.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for upholstery
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“Upholstery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholstery. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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upholstery
noun
up·hol·stery
(ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-st(ə-)rē
(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-
plural upholsteries
: materials (as fabric, padding, and springs) used to make a soft covering especially for a seat
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