upholstery

English

Etymology

First recorded 1597, from upholdster + -(er)y.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/

Noun

upholstery (countable and uncountable, plural upholsteries)

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

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