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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Mexican workers sew upholstery in the Kuka Home factory.
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David Culver, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
With 5,800 perfect ratings, this lightweight, multi-surface vacuum can clean up various surfaces, including carpet, upholstery, tile, and hardwood floors.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Like all-weather mats, they can be cleaned more easily than upholstery or other non-removeable surfaces.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Still, the surf boat’s design hews to Chris-Craft’s classic aesthetic, boasting details such as majestic teak decks, smooth leather upholstery with intricate stitching, and a teak console in the cockpit.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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David Culver, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
With 5,800 perfect ratings, this lightweight, multi-surface vacuum can clean up various surfaces, including carpet, upholstery, tile, and hardwood floors.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Like all-weather mats, they can be cleaned more easily than upholstery or other non-removeable surfaces.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Still, the surf boat’s design hews to Chris-Craft’s classic aesthetic, boasting details such as majestic teak decks, smooth leather upholstery with intricate stitching, and a teak console in the cockpit.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Upholstery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholstery. Accessed 2 Feb. 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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