blacking
1 synonym for blacking, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dark polish or coating, especially one used to shine shoes or boots.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
shoe polish
Frequently asked questions
What does “blacking” mean?
The word “blacking” means a dark polish or coating, especially one used to shine shoes or boots. In plain terms, dark shoe polish, or a workplace boycott of certain goods.
How do you pronounce “blacking”?
“Blacking” is pronounced BLA-kihng (/ˈblækɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blacking” in a sentence?
Here is “blacking” used in a sentence: “He rubbed blacking into the old leather boots.”
What part of speech is “blacking”?
“Blacking” is a noun.
How many meanings does “blacking” have?
“Blacking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dark polish or coating, especially one used to shine shoes or boots.
