upholstery

noun up·hol·stery \ (ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-st(ə-)rē , (ˌ)ə-ˈpōl- \

|Updated on: 5 Aug 2018

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Definition of upholstery

plural upholsteries

: materials (such as fabric, padding, and springs) used to make a soft covering especially for a seat

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an old chair that needs new upholstery
He learned upholstery from his father.

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Also available is Wheat or Graphite upholstery, in standard leather or premium semi-aniline leather.

— star-telegram, "Infiniti QX80 full-size luxury SUV brings elegance, technology to the family hauler," 30 June 2018
Cloth upholstery, keyless remote entry, welcome lighting, three-zone automatic climate control with vents for all three rows and 19 (that’s not a typo) cup/bottle holders are standard.

— jeff yip, Houston Chronicle, "Newly arrived 2019 Subaru Ascent fills three-row midsize SUV niche," 24 June 2018
Another intriguing sustainability initiative comes from womenswear label Eileen Fisher, whose DesignWork project works with artists and makers to felt and stitch used garments into wall hangings, upholstery, pillows, and more.

— jenny xie, Curbed, "All the NYCxDesign 2018 highlights you should know," 30 May 2018
The new owner will spend time with Nike print designer KJ LeBeau, who will hand draw, on white denim upholstery, an original illustration based on the owner's lifestyle, obsessions and cultural interests.

— janet eastman, OregonLive.com, "See what artists did to those old Portland airport benches (photos)," 23 May 2018
Leather or vinyl upholstery, a feature some competitors offer, is missing.

— kelsey mays, USA TODAY, "Review: Hyundai Accent is all work and no show," 4 May 2018
The antique, a 1937 wooden powerboat, was scratched up and its upholstery torn, according to the nonprofit.

— johnny diaz, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Boats vandalized at Shake-A-Leg Miami non-profit," 6 July 2018
Those who can do without leather upholstery or a power-adjusting front passenger seat should consider the Ascent premium’s $1,460 convenience package.

— jeff yip, Houston Chronicle, "Newly arrived 2019 Subaru Ascent fills three-row midsize SUV niche," 24 June 2018
Since that time, Tuft & Needle — named for an upholstery technique — has become a leading national mattress brand.

— tuft & needle, kansascity, "'Mattress Stores Are Greedy,' Except For This One (Sponsored) | The Kansas City Star," 14 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of upholstery

Middle English upholdester upholsterer, from upholden to uphold, from up + holden to hold

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Definition of upholstery for English Language Learners

: the cloth, leather, etc., that covers a couch, chair, etc.
: the process or business of covering pieces of furniture with cloth, leather, etc.

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upholstery

noun up·hol·stery \ ˌəp-ˈhōl-stə-rē \

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plural upholsteries

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