upholstery
pronunciation
How to pronounce upholstery in British English:
UK [ʌpˈhəʊlstəri]
How to pronounce upholstery in American English:
US [ʌpˈhoʊlstəri]
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- Noun:
- covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture
- the craft of upholstering
Word Origin
- upholstery (n.)
- "upholsterer's work, furniture covered with textile materials, interior fittings made from textiles," 1640s; see upholster + -y (4).
Example
- 1. I 've always wanted to learn upholstery , and courses near me start at 130 .
- 2. He decried " comfort stations " , " dining experiences " , fringed upholstery , framed diplomas and collar-gape jackets .
- 3. A rise in hyperthyroidism in cats also has been linked to brominated flame retardants , which are used in upholstery and electronics and contaminate dust and canned cat foods .
- 4. In addition , the italian firms have broadened their product ranges , moving beyond leather into fabric upholstery and making accessories too .
- 5. The company ultimately settled on carpentry and upholstery workshops in lancaster county , pa. , which happened to be located near reserves of hardwood .