shoe shine
Bootblack's quick service
A shoe shine is the act of polishing shoes to restore their luster, or the resulting gleam itself: He stopped for a quick shoe shine before the interview.
The term also refers to the service, traditionally offered by bootblacks at stands or shops: a five-dollar shoe shine.
As a modifier: shoe shine kit, shoe shine stand.
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- buffAvid fan; also burnish
- leatherTanned animal skin
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- brushBristled cleaning tool
rag · spit · gleam · luster · high gloss · wax · black · street · street corner · stand · kit · cloth · mirror · elbow grease · toe · heel · parlor · brown bag
- paid servicesoil change, tire rotation, tune-up, haircut, manicure
- shoe carepolish, polishing, horsehair brush, cleaning kit, boot brush
- business districtfinancial district, CBD, office building, office tower, skyscraper
- conciergeconcierge, hotel concierge, front desk, reservations, recommendations
- hotel roombed, beds, pillow, sheets, blanket
- street scenesidewalk, crosswalk, curb, street sign, streetlight