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upholster

[uhp-hohl-ster, uh-pohl-] / ʌpˈhoʊl stər, əˈpoʊl- /
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It seems unfathomable that the German will not want to upholster his defence and attack, too, though.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Jackson has Harlem Toile wallpaper in three rooms in her Los Angeles home and has used the fabric to upholster furniture as well.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2022

People in novels can and should be able to upholster their realities with art and films from this one.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2021

Why, in other words, should people believe elephants are in peril when you can legally upholster your car with their hides?

From National Geographic • Dec. 20, 2017

The original term was upholder, which is still in occasional use; next upholster; and, thirdly, upholsterer.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 98, September 13, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various



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