upholstery
noun/ʌpˈhoʊlstəri/
Frequency rank: #13,862 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The soft covering of padding, springs, and fabric used on furniture or vehicle seats.
Example sentence
The mechanic noticed that the car's upholstery was torn and stained after years of use.
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