upholstery Syllabification: (up·hol·ster·y)Pronunciation: /əpˈhōlst(ə)rē, əˈpōl-/Translate upholstery | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of upholstery noun soft, padded textile covering that is fixed to furniture such as armchairs and sofas. the art or practice of fitting padded coverings to chairs or sofas. upholstery in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of upholstery in the British & World English dictionary