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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Introduce variety with accessories, drapes, upholstery, throw pillows, furniture, and throws.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Versatile cleaning: The Max Pet cleaner is designed to tackle super tough stains and spills on all sorts of surfaces, including carpet, upholstery, car interiors and more.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
In the last couple of years, at least 25 new businesses opened, including body shops, upholstery shops, and apparel shops, Mr. Gonzalez said.
—Fernanda Figueroa and Melissa Perez Winder, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
Subtle embellishments, like leather upholstery, carpet, and wood screens, were added for texture and depth.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Versatile cleaning: The Max Pet cleaner is designed to tackle super tough stains and spills on all sorts of surfaces, including carpet, upholstery, car interiors and more.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
In the last couple of years, at least 25 new businesses opened, including body shops, upholstery shops, and apparel shops, Mr. Gonzalez said.
—Fernanda Figueroa and Melissa Perez Winder, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
Subtle embellishments, like leather upholstery, carpet, and wood screens, were added for texture and depth.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Upholstery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholstery. Accessed 21 Nov. 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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