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Vinony

upholstery

noun

  1. covering of furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/

noun

Etymology: First recorded in 1597; from upholster (noun) or upholster(er) + -(er)y or -y.

  1. The craft or business of upholstering furniture.
  2. The materials used in upholstering furniture.