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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The Santorini frame upholstery comes in vintage velvet (a poly-cotton blend with a plush texture and a subtle matte sheen).
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Fresh Patterns and Upholstery For soft furnishings, Clendenon says modern Colonial translates to lighter upholstery, rich leather elements, and contemporary spins on traditional patterns.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
This dog sofa features furniture-quality construction, with fake leather upholstery, memory foam internal padding and legs to hold it off the floor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
The satin upholstery on the three-seater sofa from the Albert series was also golden, with a jungle motif hand-embroidered running through it.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Fresh Patterns and Upholstery For soft furnishings, Clendenon says modern Colonial translates to lighter upholstery, rich leather elements, and contemporary spins on traditional patterns.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
This dog sofa features furniture-quality construction, with fake leather upholstery, memory foam internal padding and legs to hold it off the floor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
The satin upholstery on the three-seater sofa from the Albert series was also golden, with a jungle motif hand-embroidered running through it.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 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 3 May. 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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