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 company touted large-ticket items, including furniture, upholstery and lighting, along with inventory availability, new products and design services.
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Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
For your mattress, vacuum the surface and spot-clean any stains with a gentle upholstery cleaner.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The chic cabin’s two seats are covered in tan leather and feature matching upholstery and Wilton wool carpeting.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
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Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
For your mattress, vacuum the surface and spot-clean any stains with a gentle upholstery cleaner.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The chic cabin’s two seats are covered in tan leather and feature matching upholstery and Wilton wool carpeting.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 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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