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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Still, the brand claims their upholstery is water- and stain-resistant, featuring removable and washable covers.
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Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
Carpet, upholstery and household dust.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Carpet, upholstery and cosmetics.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The device's six-blade system makes quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its adjustable speeds help tackle heavier jobs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
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Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
Carpet, upholstery and household dust.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Carpet, upholstery and cosmetics.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The device's six-blade system makes quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its adjustable speeds help tackle heavier jobs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 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 22 May. 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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