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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The dash is particularly fab-looking with its racing flavor including carbon-fiber trim, microfiber upholstery, a flat-bottom steering wheel and red stitching.
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The Beckhams’ country house in the Cotswolds, one of the stars of their eponymous documentary series on Netflix, is a flowing sequence of spaces with pale stone walls and warm-toned velvet upholstery.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 July 2025
The upholstery on the chairs, a mildew-resistant Olefin, is also quick-drying to weather rain showers.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2025
Before using the brand-new Bissell Little Green Mini, the carpets and upholstery in my home inevitably got the short end of the stick.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The Beckhams’ country house in the Cotswolds, one of the stars of their eponymous documentary series on Netflix, is a flowing sequence of spaces with pale stone walls and warm-toned velvet upholstery.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 July 2025
The upholstery on the chairs, a mildew-resistant Olefin, is also quick-drying to weather rain showers.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2025
Before using the brand-new Bissell Little Green Mini, the carpets and upholstery in my home inevitably got the short end of the stick.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 July 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 30 Jul. 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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