English Explanatory Dictionary

reupholstering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of reupholster
noun
  1. The act or process, or an instance, of upholstering again (that is, redoing some upholstery), usually to restore a chair or automotive seat that is worn out.

Word forms

reupholstering reupholsterings

Etymology

Since the 19th century as a gerund. By surface analysis, re- + upholster + -ing. More at upholstering § Etymology.

Related words

reupholsterer upholsterer
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