upholstery

[ uhp-hohl-stuh-ree, -stree, uh-pohl- ]

noun

, plural up·hol·ster·ies.

1. the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
2. the business of an upholsterer.

upholstery

/ ʌpˈhəʊlstərɪ /

noun

1. the padding, covering, etc, of a piece of furniture
2. the business, work, or craft of upholstering

Other Words From

• reup·holster·y noun plural reupholsteries

Word History and Origins

Origin of upholstery¹

First recorded in 1640–50; upholster(er) + -y ³

Example Sentences

He learned upholstery and worked as a mental health technician.

From Los Angeles Times

They often have chipped paint and stained upholstery.

From Los Angeles Times

Other tenants planning to buy their homes include a retired clerk with the county fire department and a retired owner of a small upholstery store.

From Los Angeles Times

In the living room, someone had taken a knife to the sofas, slashing through the upholstery.

From BBC

The comedian joked, "Although, you know what? He was probably thinking, 'Mmm look at that luscious upholstery. Do those cushions come all the way off?'"

From Salon