upholstery
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
A recent visit revealed peeling paint on the hotel’s facade, worn upholstery on some chairs and a few carpets that had been patched unevenly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Nearly all of the work was done in-house, including fabrication and a handmade interior produced through Vera’s own upholstery department, reflecting an emphasis on craftsmanship and historical continuity rather than cosmetic overhaul.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
Jenner chose a similar shade for the upholstery in her home theater, revealing two rows of brown velvet chairs that she described as “yummy” in her caption.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 30, 2025
The Nappa leather upholstery comes in a choice of two colors, black and snow-white, what Mazda calls “Japanese premium.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
The upholstery of the iron seats was bristly, and Billy couldn’t sleep much.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
![]()
Textured fabrics and upholsteries in calming, neutral tones complement sleek, dark wood furniture and brushed stainless steel hardware throughout.
From Time Magazine Archive
![]()
There are no fussy woods or sensitive upholsteries.
From Time Magazine Archive
![]()
Well, rejoice in your upholsteries and cookeries if so be they will make you "happy."
From The Map of Life Conduct and Character by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole
The Spaniards made leather upholsteries of remarkable designs; they also ornamented boxes, trunks, and cases for knives and costly trinkets.
From Chats on Household Curios by Burgess, Fred. W. (Frederick William)
And it must be owned the light, in this explosion of all the upholsteries, and the human fine arts and coarse, was magical; and made your fair one an Armida,—if you liked her better so.
From The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 by Various
Vocabulary lists containing upholstery
"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
After the Shot Drops
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Red Pyramid
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!