polish

verb
UK: /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
US: /ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/

  1. To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.

    1. I need to polish my shoes for the party tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used a special cloth to polish the antique furniture until it gleamed. [ ] [ ]

  2. To improve something by making small changes.

    1. He needs to polish his presentation before tomorrow's meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The writer spent weeks polish the novel, focusing on sentence structure and flow. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shine gloss refine improve
polish noun

  1. A substance used to make something smooth and shiny.

    1. She applied nail polish to her fingernails. [ ] [ ]
    2. The furniture polish gave the old table a new lease on life. [ ] [ ]

  2. The quality of being done with skill and style.

    1. The dancer's performance had a certain polish and grace. [ ] [ ]
    2. His confident speech lacked the polish that comes with years of experience. [ ] [ ]
polish adjective

  1. Relating to Poland, its people, or their language.

    1. She enjoys learning about Polish history and culture. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant serves traditional Polish cuisine, including pierogi and kielbasa. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "polish" in English means: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it., To improve something by making small changes..

The phonetic transcription of "polish" is /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "polish": shine, gloss, refine, improve.

Example usage of "polish": "I need to polish my shoes for the party tonight.". More examples on the page.