upholster

verb

up·​hol·​ster (ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər 

(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-

upholstered; upholstering

transitive verb

: to furnish with or as if with upholstery

Examples of upholster in a Sentence

The couch was upholstered with a bright, floral fabric.

Recent Examples on the Web

Its restaurant, Gold Rush Steak House—all wagon-wheel chandeliers—serves steaks in a room with enough crimson velvet to upholster a theater. — Air Mail, 4 July 2026

Jack White has many talents, from upholstering furniture to running a record label. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026

The cabin, meanwhile, is home to two bucket seats upholstered in black leather with blue inserts and red Oreca racing harnesses, air conditioning, and an Alpine CD stereo system. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026

All-Matching Furniture Sets A pair of club chairs, night stands, set of dining chairs, or even a sofa and a wing back chair upholstered in the same print—yes. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from upholstery

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upholster

• bolster
• holster
• pollster

Kids Definition

upholster

verb

up·​hol·​ster (ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər 

(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-

upholstered; upholstering -st(ə-)riŋ 

: to provide with or as if with upholstery

upholsterer

-stər-ər 

noun