upholstery

noun

up·​hol·​stery (ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-st(ə-)rē How to pronounce upholstery (audio)
(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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Introduce variety with accessories, drapes, upholstery, throw pillows, furniture, and throws. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024 Versatile cleaning: The Max Pet cleaner is designed to tackle super tough stains and spills on all sorts of surfaces, including carpet, upholstery, car interiors and more. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024 In the last couple of years, at least 25 new businesses opened, including body shops, upholstery shops, and apparel shops, Mr. Gonzalez said. Fernanda Figueroa and Melissa Perez Winder, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024 Subtle embellishments, like leather upholstery, carpet, and wood screens, were added for texture and depth. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for upholstery 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English upholdester upholsterer, from upholden to uphold, from up + holden to hold

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of upholstery was in 1597

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“Upholstery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholstery. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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upholstery

noun
up·​hol·​stery (ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-st(ə-)rē How to pronounce upholstery (audio)
(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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