upholster
verb
up·hol·ster
(ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər 
(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-
upholstered; upholstering
: to furnish with or as if with upholstery
Examples of upholster in a Sentence
The couch was upholstered with a bright, floral fabric.
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In the cockpit, both driver and passenger enjoy comfort unknown to 1960s travelers, with supportive sport bucket seats upholstered in sumptuous Saddle Brazilian leather.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
The fabric first gained a following in the late 1940s, when architect Eero Saarinen used it to upholster his iconic Womb Chair.
—Mia Mercado, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2023
Additionally, the fabric on this wingback chair, which also features a lumbar cushion, is upholstered by hand for a soft, touchable feel.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2023
Jones suggests moving away from tradition and choosing a checkerboard pattern to upholster an accent chair in a living room or bedroom.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
The fabric first gained a following in the late 1940s, when architect Eero Saarinen used it to upholster his iconic Womb Chair.
—Mia Mercado, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2023
Additionally, the fabric on this wingback chair, which also features a lumbar cushion, is upholstered by hand for a soft, touchable feel.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2023
Jones suggests moving away from tradition and choosing a checkerboard pattern to upholster an accent chair in a living room or bedroom.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
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“Upholster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholster. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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upholster
verb
up·hol·ster
(ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər
(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-
upholstered; upholstering
-st(ə-)riŋ
: to provide with or as if with upholstery
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