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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Create soothing bedrooms, turning them into peaceful retreats by selecting natural, breathable materials for bedding and upholstery — like organic cotton or linen.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
It can be used on all floor types — carpet, hardwood, linoleum as well as upholstery.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
It can be used on all floor types — carpet, hardwood, linoleum as well as upholstery.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Upholstery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholstery. Accessed 4 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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