upholsterer

[ uhp-hohl-ster-er, uh-pohl- ]

noun

1. a person whose business it is to upholster furniture and, sometimes, to furnish and put in place hangings, curtains, carpets, etc.

upholsterer

/ ʌpˈhəʊlstərə /

noun

1. a person who upholsters furniture as a profession

Other Words From

• reup·holster·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of upholsterer¹

1605–15; earlier upholster in same sense ( uphold, -ster ) + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of upholsterer¹

C17: from upholster small furniture dealer; see uphold , -ster , -er ¹

Example Sentences

“We’re learning that a huge number of top furniture makers and upholsterers in America were Black men,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Royal household upholsterer Stephen Mills is among those who have helped get the Gold State Coach ready, repairing and replacing the sun-faded crimson silk satin on the interior.

From Washington Post

His father, who started as an upholsterer, moved the family to the farm when David was 4; everyone worked on the land.

From New York Times

In a cast of characters who are corrupt and wicked in various shades of gray, this humble upholsterer is here to remind viewers what uncompromising goodness actually looks like.

From New York Times

In addition to specialty shops and big-box stores, some upholsterers and paint centers or design stores offer window-treatment services, usually for curtains or Roman shades.

From Washington Post