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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

burnishing

/ˈbɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does burnishing mean?

noun

The act of polishing or smoothing a surface, especially metal, by rubbing it with a soft cloth or other material. A state of being polished or smooth.

Example

"The burnishing of the metal surface made it shine like new."

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