noun

shoeshine

SHOO-shyn

Shoeshine (noun) means the act of polishing shoes, or the glossy result. Example: “He got a quick shoeshine before the interview.”

noun

The act of polishing shoes, or the glossy result.

"He got a quick shoeshine before the interview."

A person who polishes shoes for a living, often at a street stand.

"The shoeshine at the station knew all the regulars by name."

How to use shoeshine

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPolishing shoes to a shine, or someone who does that job.

Common pairings

shoeshine boy get a shoeshine

Word forms

shoeshines plural

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Etymology

From shoe + shine.

Rhymes for shoeshine

nine mine wine line sine dine fine vine pine tine thine shine

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shoeshine” mean?

The word “shoeshine” means the act of polishing shoes, or the glossy result. In plain terms, polishing shoes to a shine, or someone who does that job.

How do you pronounce “shoeshine”?

“Shoeshine” is pronounced SHOO-shyn (/ˈʃuˌʃaɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “shoeshine” in a sentence?

Here is “shoeshine” used in a sentence: “He got a quick shoeshine before the interview.”

What part of speech is “shoeshine”?

“Shoeshine” is a noun.

How many meanings does “shoeshine” have?

“Shoeshine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of polishing shoes, or the glossy result.