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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More compact and agile than a full-size, the best handheld vacuums make easy work of cleaning the stairs, couch cushions, and even your car’s upholstery every once in a while.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024
Unlike the first-generation Range Rover, the P38 was designed from the start as a luxurious, high-end vehicle, with height-adjustable air suspension, Connolly leather upholstery, and in later models, optional satellite navigation.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024
Unlike the first-generation Range Rover, the P38 was designed from the start as a luxurious, high-end vehicle, with height-adjustable air suspension, Connolly leather upholstery, and in later models, optional satellite navigation.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
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“Upholstery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholstery. Accessed 29 May. 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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