upholstery

Definition

  • noun: the cloth, leather, etc., that covers a couch, chair, etc.
  • noun: materials (as fabric, padding, and springs) used to make a soft covering especially for a seat

Examples

  • a car with leather 'upholstery' [=with seats that are covered in leather]

  • an old chair that needs new 'upholstery'

  • He learned 'upholstery' from his father.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm talking fast, fast, fast. Go in the back seat... scoop up all those little pieces of brain and skull. Get it out of there. Wipe down the upholstery. Now, it don't need to be spick-and-span. You don't need to eat off it. Just give it a good once over. What you need to take care of (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction