verb
- to make something smooth and shiny by rubbing
- to improve or refine something
noun
- a substance used to make something smooth and shiny
- the quality of being smooth and shiny
- refinement or sophistication in manner or style
Examples
- She polished her shoes until they gleamed.
- The writer spent months polishing his manuscript.
- Apply car polish with a soft cloth.
- The table had a beautiful polish after being refinished.
- His presentation lacked polish and seemed rushed.
- Polish the silverware before the dinner party.
- The dancer’s performance showed years of polish and training.