upholstery

noun up·hol·stery \-st(ə-)rē\

: the cloth, leather, etc., that covers a couch, chair, etc.

: the process or business of covering pieces of furniture with cloth, leather, etc.

plural up·hol·ster·ies

Full Definition of UPHOLSTERY

: materials (as fabric, padding, and springs) used to make a soft covering especially for a seat

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Middle English upholdester upholsterer, from upholden to uphold, from up + holden to hold

First Known Use: 1597

UPHOLSTERIES Defined for Kids

noun up·hol·stery \ˌəp-ˈhōl-stə-rē\

plural up·hol·ster·ies

: materials used to make a soft covering for a seat

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