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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The color scheme carries over to the interior, where the seat is covered in leather upholstery that matches the lighter shade.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Everything from the store facade to the interior ties back to the natural stone-gray palette, and an archival tiger print fabric from Hubert de Givenchy’s home provides a pop of color to the seating upholstery.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
Hargrave recommends using fade-resistant Sunbrella upholstery in the summer and adding plush throw blankets once the colder months arrive.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024
While not on sale, the papasan chair is also available in gray linen and cream boucle upholstery.
—Lauren Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Everything from the store facade to the interior ties back to the natural stone-gray palette, and an archival tiger print fabric from Hubert de Givenchy’s home provides a pop of color to the seating upholstery.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
Hargrave recommends using fade-resistant Sunbrella upholstery in the summer and adding plush throw blankets once the colder months arrive.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024
While not on sale, the papasan chair is also available in gray linen and cream boucle upholstery.
—Lauren Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Upholstery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholstery. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
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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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