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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The sandstone bouclé upholstery gives it a soft, nubby surface that instantly warms up the room, and the gently curved headboard adds shape.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
If hosting is on the horizon, grab this carpet cleaner to refresh upholstery with ease, as well as the robot vacuum and mop combo that basically does chores for you.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Learn how to get red wine stains out of clothes, table linens, upholstery, and carpet.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
This cordless vacuum cleaner is perfect for cleaning stairs or the upholstery in your car, while the Viafly cordless vacuum is ideal for small areas of hard floors and low-pile carpet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
If hosting is on the horizon, grab this carpet cleaner to refresh upholstery with ease, as well as the robot vacuum and mop combo that basically does chores for you.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Learn how to get red wine stains out of clothes, table linens, upholstery, and carpet.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
This cordless vacuum cleaner is perfect for cleaning stairs or the upholstery in your car, while the Viafly cordless vacuum is ideal for small areas of hard floors and low-pile carpet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Upholstery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholstery. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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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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