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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Lower trims keep it simple, but the top-tier XSE adds some flair with faux-leather upholstery, heated front seats, a sunroof, ambient lighting and a rear-seat center armrest.
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Its power source and filter can be detached and connected to eight different attachments, including crevice, upholstery, and brush tools, designed for a variety of cleaning jobs like freshening up furniture, dusting hard-to-reach areas, and vacuuming stairs.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 25 July 2025
But this material was likely intended for upholstery rather than clothing: A Lord Chesterfield ordered an embossed satin velvet and glass fabric to cover his chairs.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Use your shop vacuum to quickly dry outdoor furniture or even lift moisture out of indoor upholstery.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Its power source and filter can be detached and connected to eight different attachments, including crevice, upholstery, and brush tools, designed for a variety of cleaning jobs like freshening up furniture, dusting hard-to-reach areas, and vacuuming stairs.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 25 July 2025
But this material was likely intended for upholstery rather than clothing: A Lord Chesterfield ordered an embossed satin velvet and glass fabric to cover his chairs.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Use your shop vacuum to quickly dry outdoor furniture or even lift moisture out of indoor upholstery.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 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 7 Aug. 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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