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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Mock recommends air drying the covers in the sun as drying upholstery fabrics in the dryer on high heat could shrink the fabric.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
One of the leading cordless handheld vacuum cleaners, the Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Cordless Stick Vacuum, is a two-in-one design with a removable handheld unit that tackles upholstery, steps and curtains.
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Allow the baking soda to sit for at least an hour before vacuuming it away using the upholstery brush attachment.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Go over your mattress using a vacuum with an upholstery attachment to remove dust, hair, and crumbs.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
One of the leading cordless handheld vacuum cleaners, the Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Cordless Stick Vacuum, is a two-in-one design with a removable handheld unit that tackles upholstery, steps and curtains.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Allow the baking soda to sit for at least an hour before vacuuming it away using the upholstery brush attachment.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Go over your mattress using a vacuum with an upholstery attachment to remove dust, hair, and crumbs.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 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 27 Feb. 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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