Definition of upholstery
upholsteries
: materials (such as fabric, padding, and springs) used to make a soft covering especially for a seat
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Examples of upholstery in a Sentence
an old chair that needs new upholstery
He learned upholstery from his father.
Recent Examples of upholstery from the Web
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After about a year of restoration, Alviani has it back in first-class shape -- new paint, upholstery, air conditioning, sound system and all the parts back in the right places.
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Anyone seeking leather upholstery, a factory navigation system, other interior colors, or the safety features in the Honda Sensing system offered in other Civics is just plain out of luck.
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The latest inspiration for a cool-looking sneaker: Scandinavian fabric and upholstery.
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Besides the leather upholstery, interior features of the Denali include navigation with an eight-inch color touch screen, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel with Denali logo and a power tilt/telescopic steering column.
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The standard upholstery is a sporty and comfortable Leatherette, which is also the covering on the optional Sport Package’s sports bucket seats with enhanced side support (Boston leather can be selected for this package).
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Origin and Etymology of upholstery
Middle English upholdester upholsterer, from upholden to uphold, from up + holden to hold
First Known Use: 1597
UPHOLSTERY Defined for English Language Learners
upholstery
playDefinition of upholstery for English Language Learners
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: the cloth, leather, etc., that covers a couch, chair, etc.
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: the process or business of covering pieces of furniture with cloth, leather, etc.
UPHOLSTERY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of upholstery for Students
upholsteries
: materials used to make a soft covering for a seat
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