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Definition of reupholster

reupholster

/ˌriː.ʌpˈhoʊl.stɚ/
re · up · hol · ster
Adjective:reupholstered
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Past Simple:reupholstered
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Past Participle:reupholstered
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Present Participle:reupholstering
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reupholster Lexical Profile

reupholster Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To replace the fabric covering, padding, springs, or webbing of a piece of furniture.

Example

"They decided to reupholster the antique armchair in velvet rather than buy a new one."

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• Rhymes for reupholster

• Nearby Words

reunify
reunion
reunite
reupholster
reupholstery
reusability
reusable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the prefix 're-' ('again') and 'upholster', which arose as a back-formation from 'upholsterer' (from Middle English 'upholder', referring to a craftsman or dealer who maintained and repaired household goods).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reupholster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reupholster
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