Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Upholstery /əp-ōl'-stẽr-ē/ · Up·hol·ster·y · IPA /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/ 01 n. The articles or goods supplied by upholsterers; the business or work of an upholsterer. 1. The articles or goods supplied by upholsterers; the business or work of an upholsterer.