upholstery
word
Definition
The soft, padded covering on furniture such as chairs, sofas, or car seats, including the fabric, padding, and springs.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or technical contexts regarding furniture. Common phrases: 'leather upholstery', 'change the upholstery'. Refers to both the material and the craft. Not used for clothing or other items.
Spanish: tapiceríaPortuguese (BR): estofado - tapeçaria (de móveis)Portuguese (PT): estofo - tapeçaria (de móveis)Chinese (Simplified): 软垫材料 - 家具包布Chinese (Traditional): 軟墊材料 - 家俱包布Hindi: गद्दी - गद्देदारी सामग्रीArabic: تنجيدBengali: আসবাবের বহিরা আবরণ - আসবাবের কাপড়Russian: обивкаJapanese: 張り地 - アップホルスター（家具用）Vietnamese: bọc ghế - vải bọc nội thấtKorean: 덮개 - 천갈이Turkish: döşemeUrdu: فرنیچر کی پوششIndonesian: pelapis - kain pelapis
Example Sentences
The upholstery on this chair is very soft.
basic
Our car needs new upholstery.
basic
He works at an upholstery shop.
basic
The cat scratched up the upholstery on the new couch.
natural
We're thinking about changing the upholstery to something more colorful.
natural
Even after cleaning, the old upholstery still smells musty.
natural