upholstery
noun
(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-\
Definition of upholstery
: materials (such as fabric, padding, and springs) used to make a soft covering especially for a seat
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The house, all white walls and white upholstery, was furnished with family heirlooms, including French antiques inherited from her mother and grandmother. — Sara Ruffin Costello, ELLE Decor, "A New Orleans Manse is Given New Life with a Fashionable Pizzazz," 26 Oct. 2018 To remove dust from a foam pillow, vacuum both sides with the upholstery tool. — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, "How to Clean Pillows the Right Way," 17 Oct. 2018 My rule of thumb is that upholstery is new and everything else is vintage. — Cindy Dampier, chicagotribune.com, "Nate Berkus' 8 greatest tips for effortless home style," 2 July 2018 The staff are sincere; the interiors, a mixture of hague blue walls, teal and grey velvet upholstery, all doubly highlighted through a clever use of mirrors. — Carmen Rosy Hall, Vogue, "These Are the World’s Sexiest Bedrooms, According to Two Globe-Trotters Who Would Know," 14 Nov. 2018 The agency has no immediate plans to discard the upholstery on its 2,438 buses or four light-rail lines. — Laura J. Nelson, latimes.com, "Goodbye, upholstery. Hello, vinyl: L.A. Metro is phasing out some of its infamous fabric seats," 10 July 2018 The upholstery on John Beauregard's powerboat was slashed, along with several of Shake-A-Leg's inflatable dinghies. — Rebecca Ellis, miamiherald, "Shake-A-Leg's fleet mysteriously vandalized in the dead of night," 5 July 2018 The perforated leather upholstery allowed adequate air circulation. — Emma Jayne Williams, star-telegram, "Hyundai’s 2018 Kona small crossover starts at $19,500, offers all-wheel drive | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 19 May 2018 And don’t be afraid to try lighter upholstery colors. — Detroit Free Press, "6 ways to make the most of your dining room space," 21 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'upholstery.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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upholstery
noun
English Language Learners Definition of upholstery
: 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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Kids Definition of upholstery
: materials used to make a soft covering for a seat
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