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polisher

|pol/ish/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈpɑːlɪʃər/

🇬🇧

/ˈpɒlɪʃə/

(polish)

smooth and shiny

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounVerb
polishpolisherspolishespolishespolishedpolishedpolishingpolishespolishes
Etymology
Etymology Information

'polisher' originates from the Middle English word 'polisshen,' which came from the Old French 'polir,' meaning 'to polish.'

Historical Evolution

'polisshen' transformed into the modern English word 'polish,' and 'polisher' was derived from it by adding the suffix '-er.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make smooth or shiny,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or device that polishes surfaces to make them smooth and shiny.

The jeweler used a polisher to give the ring a brilliant shine.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45