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upholstery

[uhp-hohl-stuh-ree, -stree, uh-pohl-] / ʌpˈhoʊl stə ri, -stri, əˈpoʊl- /
NOUN
covering
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“I keep upholstery thread in my kit because it’s so strong,” Mandelkorn said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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 only thing we did was replace the upholstery because it was rotted out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

He complained that the attention had dried up referrals to his auto upholstery business.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

“Knew there was something ... ah well. Wouldn’t have had time anyway, I’d only just put the finishing touches to my upholstery when you entered the room.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling