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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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
In 2025, the model was presented once again at Salone del Mobile.Milano, in minimal color palettes and offered in velvet upholstery.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
The vacuum also comes with a crevice tool to target curtains, upholstery, and more.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 22 May 2025
In addition to in-wash laundry sanitizers, spray and aerosol fabric sanitizers can clean non-washable fabrics, such as upholstery.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 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 6 Jun. 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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