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 tartan upholstery on the couches in the lounge cars and the slightly frilly, chintzy decor make the communal areas feel a bit like gentlemen’s clubs of yore; the daintiness of the dining cars, like something out of a doll house kit or a film set — which is to say, 100 percent my jam.
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Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
Standard interior features include ambient lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control, memory settings for the driver seat, steering wheel, and side mirrors, powered and heated front seats, and synthetic leather upholstery.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
When choosing decor, opt for solid colors and subdued prints over bold, statement-making patterns on rugs, upholstery, and other surfaces.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2024
Instead, Low prefers to use materials like teak, synthetic wicker, and performance upholstery.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 28 May 2024
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Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
Standard interior features include ambient lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control, memory settings for the driver seat, steering wheel, and side mirrors, powered and heated front seats, and synthetic leather upholstery.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
When choosing decor, opt for solid colors and subdued prints over bold, statement-making patterns on rugs, upholstery, and other surfaces.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2024
Instead, Low prefers to use materials like teak, synthetic wicker, and performance upholstery.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 28 May 2024
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 Jun. 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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