How to Use upholstery in a Sentence

upholstery

noun
  • He learned upholstery from his father.
  • Let the upholstery air dry and check the stain.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The upholstery is a durable polyester, which holds up well against rips and tears.
    — Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Bring a tarp, old sheet or blanket to keep the soil off the upholstery.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 14 May 2020
  • The one time to slow down when spot cleaning is mud stains on the upholstery.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This plush combo is what makes the leather upholstery stand out even more.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Use low, steady heat to draw the wax out of the upholstery or carpet fibers.
    — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Their ears were also cropped and sewn with upholstery thread.
    — Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 11 June 2019
  • For stains on upholstery, dab the area with warm, sudsy water and blot dry.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2021
  • The suit was huge, made out of lightweight foam, like upholstery foam.
    — Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The top layer is the upholstery and is the part of the bed where your body would rest.
    — Kevin Luna, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2021
  • Leather upholstery tends to go with most bedroom decor styles.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Do not use it on dark-colored upholstery.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Boucle upholstery is overused—its once-luxe look now feels more gimmicky than chic.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The cracks in the red vinyl upholstery of the old banquettes were stiff and sharp enough to cut skin.
    — Colson Whitehead, The New Yorker, 19 July 2021
  • Sofas are often too large for a space or upholstery pieces are too small.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
  • Long nails can catch on upholstery and tear the dewclaw partly off the leg.
    — Kim Campbell Thornton, Star Tribune, 19 Mar. 2021
  • The couch is filled with foam and swathed in velvet upholstery for a comfy feel.
    — Korin Miller, Forbes, 25 May 2021
  • The carpeting is gone, the seat upholstery is on its way out.
    — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 13 Feb. 2020
  • This will keep your pet off of your furniture and the upholstery.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 May 2021
  • Remove it and the upholstery will be like new for your preschooler.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, Parents, 15 June 2023
  • The base is solid walnut, and the off-white upholstery is a linen blend.
    — Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
  • Many of us use handheld lint rollers to keep our outfits and upholstery lint-free.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
  • The design will be in the seat upholstery, door panels, and rear wing.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
  • One charge is enough to last me through cleaning my whole apartment plus the upholstery.
    — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
  • All tiers and sizes have options in fabric or faux-leather upholstery.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
  • This little thing does a great job of raking up dog fluff that gets trapped in car upholstery.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 24 June 2026
  • One charge is enough to last me through cleaning my whole apartment, plus the upholstery.
    — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Use it to tackle pet stains and odors on carpets, upholstery, car seats, and more.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Over time, upholstery turns dingy and develops a less-than-fresh smell.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025

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