upholster

verb

up·​hol·​ster (ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər How to pronounce upholster (audio)
(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-
upholstered; upholstering

transitive verb

: 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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Davis suggests adding a new headboard upholstered in a warm velvet fabric for an instant upgrade. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026 The couple chose a palette of muted grays and upholstered the sofas in gray tweeds, a nod to Michael’s career in menswear. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025 Jack White has many talents, from upholstering furniture to running a record label. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026 All-Matching Furniture Sets A pair of club chairs, night stands, set of dining chairs, or even a sofa and a wing back chair upholstered in the same print—yes. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upholster

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from upholstery

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of upholster was in 1849

Rhymes for upholster

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“Upholster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upholster. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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upholster

verb
up·​hol·​ster (ˌ)əp-ˈhōl-stər How to pronounce upholster (audio)
(ˌ)ə-ˈpōl-
upholstered; upholstering -st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce upholster (audio)
: to provide with or as if with upholstery
upholsterer
-stər-ər How to pronounce upholster (audio)
noun

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