upholstery
[ uhp-hohl-stuh-ree, -stree, uh-pohl- ]
/ ʌpˈhoʊl stə ri, -stri, əˈpoʊl- /
noun, plural up·hol·ster·ies.
the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
the business of an upholsterer.
Origin of upholstery
First recorded in 1640–50;
upholster(er) +
-y3
OTHER WORDS FROM upholstery
re·up·hol·ster·y, noun, plural re·up·hol·ster·ies.Words nearby upholstery
British Dictionary definitions for reupholstery
upholstery
/ (ʌpˈhəʊlstərɪ) /
noun plural -steries
the padding, covering, etc, of a piece of furniture
the business, work, or craft of upholstering