Upholster

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /əˈpÉ’l.stÉ™(ɹ)/, /əˈpɐl.stÉ™(ɹ)/

Origin

Back-formation from upholsterer ("tradesman who finishes furniture"), from Middle English upholdester, from upholder ("dealer in small goods"), from upholden ("to repair, uphold"); see also uphold.

Full definition of upholster

Verb

1. To fit padding, stuffing, springs, webbing and fabric covering to furniture.

Derived terms

• reupholster
• upholsterer
• upholstering
• upholstery