upholster
Americanverb (used with object)
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to provide (chairs, sofas, etc.) with coverings, cushions, stuffing, springs, etc.
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to furnish (an interior) with hangings, curtains, carpets, or the like.
verb
Other Word Forms
- reupholster verb (used with object)
- unupholstered adjective
Etymology
Origin of upholster
1850–55, back formation from upholsterer
Example Sentences
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It seems unfathomable that the German will not want to upholster his defence and attack, too, though.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
When Mathis fell in love with the Southwest design of a rug, he used the fabric to upholster an armchair in his sitting room.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024
Luckett recently used a coral and cream buffalo check to upholster an ottoman in a little girl’s nursery, paired with floral draperies.
From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2021
Why, in other words, should people believe elephants are in peril when you can legally upholster your car with their hides?
From National Geographic • Dec. 20, 2017
Contains detailed, practical instructions telling how to upholster a variety of articles, also how to re-upholster old furniture and how to do spring-edge upholstery work.
From Wood and Forest by Noyes, William
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