Polish

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

Polish (verb)

  1. To rub a surface so it becomes smooth and shiny.
  2. To improve something you have written or said so it is clearer and better.
  3. To develop a skill by practising until it becomes more accurate and confident.

Examples

  • She polishes the table until it looks shiny.
  • They polish the shoes before the interview.

Polish (noun)

  1. A cream or liquid used to make leather look shiny and clean.
  2. A substance used to remove marks and make metal or other hard surfaces shine.

Examples

  • The polish makes the shoes look new.
  • I apply polish to protect the shoe surface.

Polish (properNoun)

  1. A Slavic language spoken mainly in Poland.

Examples

  • Polish is a Slavic language spoken mainly in Poland.
  • I study Polish because I want to speak with my neighbors.