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Definition of upholster

upholster

/ʌpˈhoʊl.stɚ/
up · hol · ster
Adjective:upholstered
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Past Simple:upholstered
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Past Participle:upholstered
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Present Participle:upholstering
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upholster Lexical Profile

upholster Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To provide furniture or seating with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers.

Example

"They decided to upholster the antique armchair in a rich navy velvet to match the curtains."

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• Rhymes for upholster

• Nearby Words

uphill
uphold
upholder
upholster
upholsterer
upholstery
upington

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century as a back-formation from 'upholsterer', which itself evolved from the Middle English 'upholder' (literally 'one who holds up' or maintains goods), a term originally used for a broker or tradesman who repaired and sold small wares and furniture.

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