upholster

verb

up·​hol·​ster (ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər How to pronounce upholster (audio)
(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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Interior designer Allison Babcock suggests bringing in a banquette upholstered in a fun fabric or opting for upholstered kitchen chairs or barstools. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025 Original price: $440 Add stylish seating with this solid rubberwood chair upholstered in faux leather with angled legs in a natural brown finish. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Specific components include the new lightweight tubular seat upholstered in black Alcantara©, which saves around 39 pounds compared to the standard seats, and 20-inch carbon fiber wheels that reduce unsprung mass and improve responsiveness when accelerating and braking. Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 The couple chose a palette of muted grays and upholstered the sofas in gray tweeds, a nod to Michael’s career in menswear. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for upholster

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from upholstery

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of upholster was in 1849

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Upholster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholster. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

upholster

verb
up·​hol·​ster (ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər How to pronounce upholster (audio)
(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-
upholstered; upholstering -st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce upholster (audio)
: to provide with or as if with upholstery
upholsterer noun

More from Merriam-Webster on upholster

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!