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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Thanks to its rounded edges and off-the-ground build, the frame still allows the primary bedroom to breathe, even with a moody velvet upholstery.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
That said, her favorites are crevice tools for furniture, upholstery brushes for delicate surfaces, and extension wands for high-up areas.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Fabrics and floors with staying power In homes where pets will regularly be on the furniture, Bridgman is more likely to recommend performance fabric for upholstery.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Handsome diamond pattern upholstery adds class to upper trims.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
That said, her favorites are crevice tools for furniture, upholstery brushes for delicate surfaces, and extension wands for high-up areas.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Fabrics and floors with staying power In homes where pets will regularly be on the furniture, Bridgman is more likely to recommend performance fabric for upholstery.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Handsome diamond pattern upholstery adds class to upper trims.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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 18 Feb. 2026.
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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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