shoeshine

English

Etymology

shoe +‎ shine

Noun

shoeshine (plural shoeshines)

  1. The act of polishing shoes.
    • 1985, Rodger Bradley, Amtrak: The US National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Blandford Press, page 161:
      Some other interesting, if typically American, developments referred to as 'service enhancements' included, for the sleeping car rider, pillows in the seats for 'daytime comfort', morning tea or coffee, newspaper, and even a shoeshine!
  2. One who polishes shoes.
  3. The shiny finish on shoes that have been polished.

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