Upholstery

Pronunciation: /ʌˈpʰoʊlstəri/

Definitions of upholstery

noun the materials used to cover and pad furniture, such as fabric, padding, springs, and webbing

Example Sentences

A1 The upholstery on the sofa is very comfortable.

A2 She decided to reupholster the dining chairs with a new fabric.

B1 The upholstery in the car was stained and needed to be cleaned.

B2 The antique armchair had intricate upholstery with floral patterns.

C1 The interior designer recommended a professional upholstery service for the vintage couch.

C2 The luxury yacht featured custom-made upholstery throughout the cabin.

Examples of upholstery in a Sentence

formal The upholstery on the antique chair was beautifully preserved.

informal I spilled coffee on the upholstery of the couch, oops!

slang That car has some sick upholstery, man.

figurative She felt like she was unraveling, like worn upholstery coming apart at the seams.

Grammatical Forms of upholstery

• plural: upholsteries
• comparative: more upholstery
• superlative: most upholstery
• present tense: upholsters
• future tense: will upholster
• perfect tense: has upholstered
• continuous tense: is upholstering
• singular: upholstery
• positive degree: upholstery
• infinitive: to upholster
• gerund: upholstering
• participle: upholstered

Origin and Evolution of upholstery

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'upholstery' originated from the Middle English word 'upholder', which referred to a tradesperson who held up their goods for sale. This term eventually evolved to refer to the materials used to hold up furniture, such as padding, springs, and fabric.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'upholstery' came to specifically refer to the craft of covering furniture with padding and fabric to make it more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. It is now commonly used in the context of furniture manufacturing and interior design.