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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Vacuum it up using your vacuum cleaner's upholstery attachment.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
In the home department, shop a carpet and upholstery cleaner for $290 less, then grab an Eddie Bauer blanket just in time for cozy season.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Vacuum it up using your vacuum cleaner's upholstery attachment.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Wale counts on the lower end often indicate a heavier, even upholstery-weight fabric, with the higher-counts being lighter and thinner.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 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 6 Oct. 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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