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Definition shine in American English

shine noun

[singular] noun
/ʃaɪn/
1

the bright appearance that something such as wood, metal, or leather has when it is in good condition

Example

The dog's coat had a beautiful shine.

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1.1

the act of rubbing something to make it shine

Example

I probably need to give my shoes a shine.

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2

to stop being attractive

Example

During the economic crisis the prospect of foreign travel lost its shine.

Definition shine in American English