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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For fabric blinds, use your vacuum's upholstery tool.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Cobalt blue velvet upholstery line the benches.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The care-bot’s exterior is also softer to the touch than the humanoids designed for industrial tasks, with upholstery and foam padding.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Cream boucle upholstery is seeing a quick decline, but that's a relief to those who have tried to clean it.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Cobalt blue velvet upholstery line the benches.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The care-bot’s exterior is also softer to the touch than the humanoids designed for industrial tasks, with upholstery and foam padding.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Cream boucle upholstery is seeing a quick decline, but that's a relief to those who have tried to clean it.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 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 7 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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