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
My tester had the American Walnut interior trim and Capstone semi-aniline leather upholstery that smelled great, felt great and looked great.
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Josh Max, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
This model also comes with a tangle-free turbine tool (for removing dirt and pet hair from upholstery) and a grooming tool for pets with medium or long hair.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2024
Each one cleans carpet, upholstery, and hard floors, effectively snapping up small debris like dust and dirt plus larger particles like hair and food crumbs.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Fitted with comfortable seats, attractive and durable-seeming upholstery, my test vehicle stickered at $50,415.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
As Bauer retires, he’s poised to travel more with his wife and focus on his upholstery art.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
With its streamlined curves and glow-in-the-dark sound system, the silver Lamborghini Huracán Performante was the stuff of teenage fantasy: $350,000 of aerodynamic metals and lightweight upholstery, packed into a taut and powerful body.
—David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024
The upholstery is basically different whites with blues and greens, and there’s a little bit of this kind of pale minty green.
—Vulture, 30 Jan. 2024
From choosing the right antiques to picking out performance fabrics for upholstery that match up with modern lifestyles, Barnett says the style is formed through intentional decisions.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
Josh Max, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
This model also comes with a tangle-free turbine tool (for removing dirt and pet hair from upholstery) and a grooming tool for pets with medium or long hair.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2024
Each one cleans carpet, upholstery, and hard floors, effectively snapping up small debris like dust and dirt plus larger particles like hair and food crumbs.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Fitted with comfortable seats, attractive and durable-seeming upholstery, my test vehicle stickered at $50,415.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
As Bauer retires, he’s poised to travel more with his wife and focus on his upholstery art.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
With its streamlined curves and glow-in-the-dark sound system, the silver Lamborghini Huracán Performante was the stuff of teenage fantasy: $350,000 of aerodynamic metals and lightweight upholstery, packed into a taut and powerful body.
—David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024
The upholstery is basically different whites with blues and greens, and there’s a little bit of this kind of pale minty green.
—Vulture, 30 Jan. 2024
From choosing the right antiques to picking out performance fabrics for upholstery that match up with modern lifestyles, Barnett says the style is formed through intentional decisions.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Upholstery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholstery. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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