English Explanatory Dictionary

upholstery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The craft or business of upholstering furniture.
  2. The materials used in upholstering furniture.

Pronunciation

/ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-upholstery.wav

Word forms

upholstery upholsteries

Etymology

First recorded in 1597; from upholster (noun) or upholster(er) + -(er)y or -y.

Related words

reupholstery upholdster upholster upholsterer
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