English Explanatory Dictionary

upholstering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The padding, springs, webbing, and covers found on furniture.
  2. The application of upholstery to furniture.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of upholster

Word forms

upholstering upholsterings

Etymology

From upholster(er) + -ing. Attested c. 50 years before the verb upholster.

Derived words

reupholstering
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