What is another word for bootblack?
Pronunciation: [bˈuːtblak] (IPA) 
Bootblack is an archaic term used to describe a person who shines shoes for a living. This profession has decreased in popularity as people learned to polish their shoes themselves or opt for newer shoe materials that do not need a lot of maintenance. Other terms you can use to describe a bootblack are shoe shiner, shoeshine man, shoe polisher, shine boy, and shoe care specialist. These days, shoe shining has become more of a luxury service. There are still shoe shiners in train stations, airports, and other public places, but their numbers have dwindled compared to previous generations where getting a shine on your shoes was a regular and much-needed service.
