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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Inside, the emphasis is more on wood paneling and earth tones, and buyers can select from various upholstery, cabinet, wall and furniture colors and trims.
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New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
The design leans rustic (give or take a couple of Togo chairs), with moss green paneling, tartan upholstery, and wood beams running throughout.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
The interior features plenty of chrome, along with cloth upholstery on the door panels and front and rear benches.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The Tatros and team of 10 others put a Mercedes-Benz chassis through four phases, installing in-house carpentry, upholstery and, of course, the Skyloft on top.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
The design leans rustic (give or take a couple of Togo chairs), with moss green paneling, tartan upholstery, and wood beams running throughout.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
The interior features plenty of chrome, along with cloth upholstery on the door panels and front and rear benches.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The Tatros and team of 10 others put a Mercedes-Benz chassis through four phases, installing in-house carpentry, upholstery and, of course, the Skyloft on top.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 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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