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Definition of upholsterer

upholsterer

/ʌpˈhoʊlstərər/
up · hol · ster · er
Plural:upholsterers
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upholsterer Lexical Profile

upholsterer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A craftsperson whose trade is fitting furniture or vehicle seats with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers.

Example

"We hired an experienced upholsterer to restore the worn velvet cushions on the antique armchair."

• Rhymes for upholsterer

• Nearby Words

uphold
upholder
upholster
upholsterer
upholstery
upington
upkeep

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century by adding the redundant agent suffix '-er' to the earlier noun 'upholster' (originally 'upholder'), a tradesperson who kept goods in repair and furnished textiles, derived from Middle English 'upholden' ('to support or maintain').

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