Shoeshine (Noun)
Meaning 1
A shiny finish put on shoes with polish and buffing; "his trousers had a sharp crease and you could see your reflection in his shoeshine".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The shoeshine on his oxfords was so bright it looked like he had just stepped out of a magazine.
- Her shoeshine was impeccable, a testament to the hours she spent each week polishing her boots.
- The old man's shoeshine was legendary, and people came from all over to see him work his magic on their scuffed and worn shoes.
- The businessman's shoeshine was so perfect it seemed almost artificial, like he had applied a layer of varnish to his loafers.
- The soldier's shoeshine was a source of pride, a symbol of his dedication to discipline and order.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The act of shining shoes; "he charged a dollar for a shoeshine".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.