shoeblack

[US]/ˈʃuːblæk/
[UK]/ˈʃuːblæk/

Translation

n.a person who cleans and polishes shoes; a person who blackens leather shoes
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

shoeblack stand

shoeblack kit

shoeblack service

shoeblack shine

shoeblack brush

shoeblack polish

shoeblack booth

shoeblack supplies

shoeblack art

shoeblack trade

Example Sentences

the shoeblack polished my shoes until they shone.

he worked as a shoeblack in the busy streets.

the shoeblack offered a quick shine for a small fee.

many businessmen rely on a shoeblack before important meetings.

as a child, he dreamed of becoming a shoeblack.

the shoeblack's cart was filled with various shoe care products.

she stopped by the shoeblack's stand to get her boots cleaned.

being a shoeblack taught him the value of hard work.

the shoeblack greeted customers with a friendly smile.

he noticed the shoeblack's skills and decided to learn from him.

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