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Meaning of the word upholstery in English

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upholstery

US /ʌpˈhoʊl.stɚ.i/
UK /ʌpˈhoʊl.stɚ.i/
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Noun

1.

the soft, padded covering that is used for furniture such as sofas and chairs

Example:
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The old sofa needed new upholstery.
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She chose a durable fabric for the car's upholstery.
Synonym:
paddingcoveringfabricmaterialtrim
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