How to Use upholstery in a Sentence

upholstery

noun
Definition of upholsterynext
  • He learned upholstery from his father.
  • The upholstery is a durable polyester, which holds up well against rips and tears.
    — Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2023
  • For the walls, Collins went with a light, creamy pink upholstery and drapes in the same fabric.
    — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The suit was huge, made out of lightweight foam, like upholstery foam.
    — Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
  • It's can be used on both on carpet and upholstery and is safe around kids and pets.
    — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Give the hat a good shake or vacuum it with the flat upholstery tool to get rid of any dust and loose dirt.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Remove it and the upholstery will be like new for your preschooler.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, Parents, 15 June 2023
  • According to the seller, the upholstery and trim show signs of age.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Big holes in the middle of a section of upholstery need to be patched with fabric.
    — Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2022
  • Shop the sleek seat in three frame colors and five upholstery options, all for 20% off through Sept. 20.
    — Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 7 Sep. 2023
  • For repairing upholstery, the ridges help push the loose threads through the fabric.
    — Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2022
  • To maintain that clean, seamless look throughout the room, Pawlak used the same upholstery in the chairs and sofa.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2021
  • Use it to tackle pet stains and odors on carpets, upholstery, car seats, and more.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Use the ironing brush to steam clothes and upholstery, the round brushes for bathroom tiles, and a glass brush to wash windows.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
  • This spray is a great way to fight the bacteria hiding in your upholstery.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Use it on the car upholstery or in between the seats, to clean up the kitchen counters or your desk space, or to rid the fan blades of any dirt, dust, and debris.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2024
  • One of my pet peeves is the use of high-performance upholstery fabric.
    — Catherine Gaugh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2023
  • The dark wood legs create a lovely contrast to the lighter upholstery colors like gray, teal, and light blue.
    — Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Safe for use on bedding, mattresses and upholstery, the spray dries fast and is not sticky.
    — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 28 Aug. 2024
  • The throne itself is made of carved and gilded wood with light blue velvet upholstery.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2023
  • It’s equipped with three cleaning modes that can be used on low-pile carpet, upholstery, and hard floors like wood and tile.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The bed’s frame is made of solid and manufactured wood, and the linen upholstery gives it a polished look.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 5 Jan. 2023
  • For instance, attach the crevice brush to clean in between couch cushions or the small brush to use across upholstery like drapes.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The seat upholstery, meanwhile, is sleek black leather, and both the sun visors and wind wings are made of plexiglass.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 May 2022
  • The living room, at the home’s western end, is large and airy, bathed in shades of Barragán’s beloved vivid pink, which appears on the rug and upholstery.
    — Max Berlinger, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The vacuum can be used on low-pile carpet, upholstery, and hard floors, like wood and linoleum.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
  • While not on sale, the papasan chair is also available in gray linen and cream boucle upholstery.
    — Lauren Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Keep a lint roller handy to quickly remove cat or dog fuzz from upholstery.
    — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2023
  • For starters, the 2014 satin-wood veneer, gold fittings, and upholstery were completely stripped out of the jet.
    — Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
  • Notable for blonde wood, bronze accents and light and dark leatherette upholstery, the overall feeling is elevated.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

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