shoeblack

English

Etymology

From shoe +‎ black.

Noun

shoeblack (plural shoeblacks)

1. One who cleans and polishes shoes (and boots) as an occupation.

Synonyms

• (cleaner of shoes and boots): bootblack, boots, shoeshine boy, shoeshine girl, shoeshiner

Derived terms

• shoeblackplant, shoeblack plant

Translations

shoeshiner — see shoeshiner

Anagrams

• shockable