upholstery
Americannoun
plural
upholsteries-
the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
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the business of an upholsterer.
noun
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the padding, covering, etc, of a piece of furniture
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the business, work, or craft of upholstering
Other Word Forms
- reupholstery noun
Etymology
Origin of upholstery
First recorded in 1640–50; upholster(er) + -y 3
Example Sentences
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The residential market has been dominated for years by cream-colored upholstery, but retailers are now asking for more vibrant colors and patterns—a time-tested signal, she said, that more optimistic days are ahead.
Nearly all of the work was done in-house, including fabrication and a handmade interior produced through Vera’s own upholstery department, reflecting an emphasis on craftsmanship and historical continuity rather than cosmetic overhaul.
From Los Angeles Times
Long before its buttery aroma seeped into the upholstery of American theaters, the snack lived a humbler life.
The whole interior of the truck was gone—the seats, the upholstery, the steering wheel, the dashboard.
From Literature
This could be achieved with upholstery that shows the company cares that you’re there.
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