UPHOLSTERY

upholstery

(noun) the craft of upholstering

upholstery

(noun) covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

upholstery (countable and uncountable, plural upholsteries)

The craft or business of upholstering furniture.

The materials used in upholstering furniture.

Source: Wiktionary


Up*hol"ster*y, n.

Definition: The articles or goods supplied by upholsterers; the business or work of an upholsterer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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WHOLE

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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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