unupholstered

up·hol·ster

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhp-hohl-ster, uh-pohl-]
- /ʌpˈhoʊl stər, əˈpoʊl-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhp-hohl-ster, uh-pohl-]
- /ʌpˈhoʊl stər, əˈpoʊl-/

Definitions of unupholstered word

verb with object unupholstered to provide (chairs, sofas, etc.) with coverings, cushions, stuffing, springs, etc. 1
verb with object unupholstered to furnish (an interior) with hangings, curtains, carpets, or the like. 1
adjective unupholstered Not upholstered. 0

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Origin of unupholstered

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55, Americanism; back formation from upholsterer

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Parts of speech for Unupholstered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unupholstered

unupholstered popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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