upholstery
What is another word for upholstery? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The soft covering, padding, and fabric used on furniture such as chairs and sofas.
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How to use upholstery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
leather upholstery
upholstery fabric
car upholstery
Etymology
First recorded in 1597, built from upholster plus the suffix -y.
Full origin of upholstery →Frequently asked questions
What does “upholstery” mean?
The word “upholstery” means the soft covering, padding, and fabric used on furniture such as chairs and sofas. In plain terms, the fabric and padding on furniture, or the craft of making it.
How do you pronounce “upholstery”?
“Upholstery” is pronounced uhp-HOHLS-tuh-ree (/ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “upholstery” in a sentence?
Here is “upholstery” used in a sentence: “The car's leather upholstery still looked new.”
What part of speech is “upholstery”?
“Upholstery” is a noun.
Where does the word “upholstery” come from?
The word “upholstery” dates back to around 1597. First recorded in 1597, built from upholster plus the suffix -y.
How many meanings does “upholstery” have?
“Upholstery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the soft covering, padding, and fabric used on furniture such as chairs and sofas.
