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upholstery
[uhp-hohl-stuh-ree, -stree, uh-pohl-]
noun
plural
upholsteriesthe materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
the business of an upholsterer.
upholstery
/ ʌˈəʊəɪ /
noun
the padding, covering, etc, of a piece of furniture
the business, work, or craft of upholstering
Other Word Forms
- reupholstery noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of upholstery1
Example Sentences
They were then sent for gilding and upholstery, before Mr Desnoues added designs and a wood finish.
In another sitting room, a silk chair that somehow looked both new and old, strewn with patches of different upholstery fabric.
Descriptions of broken windows, burnt chairs and scorched upholstery have been reported in local media.
He looked at the car, covered in dust, upholstery torn.
They advised that commercial cleaning may be needed for carpet, upholstery and window treatments.
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