upholstery

CEFRB2

/ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The soft covering and padding on furniture.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The materials used in upholstering furniture.

Examples

  • Don't spill your wine on the upholstery.

  • Upholstery fabric is thicker and better suited for regular wear.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The craft or business of upholstering furniture.

More examples

In context

  • Green tints prevail in the upholstery.

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Origin

noun

First recorded in 1597; from upholster (noun) or upholster(er) + -(er)y or -y.