upholster
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

up·hol·ster

transitive verb \(ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər, (ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-\
up·hol·steredup·hol·ster·ing\-st(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of UPHOLSTER

: to furnish with or as if with upholstery
up·hol·ster·er \-stər-ər\ noun

Examples of UPHOLSTER

  1. The couch was upholstered with a bright, floral fabric.

Origin of UPHOLSTER

back-formation from upholstery
First Known Use: 1849

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: upholsterer bee
Previous Word in the Dictionary: uphold
All Words Near: upholster

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up upholster? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

#6: Flabbergast
: to overwhelm with shock,
surprise, or wonder
See All Top 25 Entries »
Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More