Reupholster (verb)

To replace the upholstery on a piece of furniture.

Origin:

Formed by combining "re-" meaning "again" and "upholster" meaning "to furnish or cover with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather", which comes from the old english "up + holdan" meaning "to hold up".

Examples:

1. The chair needs to be reupholstered because the fabric is worn out.
2. Reupholstering the couch will give it a fresh new look.
3. The cost of reupholstering the antique chair was quite high.
4. Reupholstering the dining room chairs was a DIY project.
5. The car seats had to be reupholstered due to a tear in the fabric.