upholstery
Translation
upholstery
Examples
The sofa has new upholstery.
The sofa has new upholstery.
He works in the upholstery business.
He works in the upholstery business.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the soft, padded textile covering on furniture. The sofa has new upholstery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: covering, padding, fabric
Etymology
From 'uphold', as the fabric 'holds up' the stuffing in furniture. The '-ster' suffix denotes a person, so an upholsterer was one who held up goods.
Memory Tips
Think of 'up-hold-stery' – the material that holds up the padding on your sofa.