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1 polish /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/ verb
polishes; polished; polishing
1 polish
/ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
verb
polishes; polished; polishing
Learner's definition of POLISH
[+ object]
: to make (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it擦亮;抛光
: to improve (something) : to make (something) better than it was before润饰;润色;提升
often + up
: to put nail polish on (a fingernail or toenail)涂指甲油

polish off

[phrasal verb]
polish (something) off or polish off (something) informal : to finish (something) completely做完;弄完
polish (someone or something) off or polish off (someone or something) : to defeat (someone or something) in a contest, game, etc.击败;打败

— polisher

noun, plural polishers [count]
see also apple polisher
2 polish /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/ noun
plural polishes
2 polish
/ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
noun
plural polishes
Learner's definition of POLISH
: a substance that is rubbed on a surface to make it smooth and shiny上光剂;亮光剂
[noncount]
[count]
see also nail polish
[singular] : a smooth and shiny surface光亮的表面
[noncount]
: good quality or style that comes from practice or effort娴熟;精湛
somewhat old-fashioned : good manners文雅;礼貌
[singular] : the act of polishing something擦亮;上光
see also spit and polish

Polish

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ noun
Polish
/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/
noun
Learner's definition of POLISH
[noncount] : the language of Poland波兰语
the Polish : the people of Poland波兰人

— Polish

adjective

— Polish

/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ adjective

polish

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verb

pol·​ish ˈpä-lish How to pronounce polish (audio)
polished; polishing; polishes

transitive verb

1
: to make smooth and glossy usually by friction : burnish
2
: to smooth, soften, or refine in manners or condition
3
: to bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state : perfect

intransitive verb

: to become smooth or glossy by or as if by friction
polisher noun

polish

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noun (1)

1
a
: a smooth glossy surface : luster
b
: freedom from rudeness or coarseness : culture
c
: a state of high development or refinement
2
: the action or process of polishing
3
: a preparation that is used to produce a gloss and often a color for the protection and decoration of a surface
furniture polish
nail polish

Polish

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adjective

Pol·​ish ˈpō-lish How to pronounce Polish (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Poland, the Poles, or Polish

Polish

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noun (2)

: the Slavic language of the Poles

Example Sentences

Verb He spent the summer polishing his math skills. you'll need to polish your shoes with a clean rag before the performance Noun (1) I need more shoe polish. Did you use a wax polish on the table or an oil-based one? The movie has the polish we've come to expect from that director. He's rude and lacks polish. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Then follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully to clean and polish your brass item. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 Press the suits, polish the sunglasses, and assemble the boardroom because production for Succession season 4 has officially commenced! Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2022 The concept of learn-to-earn that many Web3 learning hubs are deploying today will incentivize anyone to learn and polish their skills and knowledge. Tommaso Di Bartolo, Forbes, 28 June 2022 What: Learn to play chess, or polish your skills, with instructor David Harris. Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 17 June 2022 This cupboard staple can remove spots from glasses, polish up faucets and chrome fixtures, and de-gunk showerheads. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2022 But critics say the league is part of a broader political effort by Saudi Arabia to buy legitimacy and polish its global image. Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 10 June 2022 Once, Hollywood mined the tabloids to polish the occasional, exceptionally scandalous gem. Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022 Bentonite clay will polish the enamel on your teeth to fade stains and reveal a brighter, whiter smile. ELLE, 14 May 2022
Noun
Goldstein used a brown polish for Julia Garner's Emmy's manicure, too. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 13 Sep. 2022 To bring this trend with you into fall, try a gold shimmery polish. Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 While Jenner went with a light pink color for her manicure, her little girl picked out a bright orange polish. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 The pinky nail, however, is the star of the show with a glittery polish on it. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 1 July 2022 Topical nail strengtheners work by delivering vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and skin care ingredients like hyaluronic acid straight to the nail in the form of a clear polish. Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2022 The mirror finish is carried over to the high-polish case and bracelet and the artist’s signature is featured on the sapphire crystal caseback. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 Right now, Amazon shoppers can snag a best-selling nail polish set from Modelones, ever-popular Stasher sandwich bags, and a Jockey bralette at a whopping 64 percent off. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022 Angelina added polish with her leather Saint Laurent Icare tote. Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English polisshen, from Anglo-French poliss-, stem of polir, from Latin polire

Adjective

Pole

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun (1)

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Adjective

1592, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polish was in the 14th century
Polish

noun

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