Cambridge Dictionaries online Cambridge Dictionaries online

The most popular online dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English

  

finish

noun [C] (WOOD)
 
 
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/

Definition

the condition of the surface of a material such as wood: Look at the lovely shiny finish on that piano.Polishing and polishes the last covering of varnish, polish, or paint, that is put onto something: Even a clear finish will alter the colour of wood slightly.Polishing and polishes
(Definition of finish noun (WOOD) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
Focus on the pronunciation of finish

Browse related topics

You are looking at an entry to do with Polishing & polishes, but you might be interested in these topics from the Clean, dirty and cleaning topic area: