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wax Definition and Meaning in English (wax definition)

noun
Synonyms:beeswaxparaffin
Quick Answer • Definition

Wax definition: A solid, yellowish, flammable substance made by bees and used for making candles and other products.

Definitions of Wax

  1. 1noun

    A solid, yellowish, flammable substance made by bees and used for making candles and other products.

  2. 2verb

    To cover or treat something with wax, typically to polish or protect it.

  3. 3verb(formal)

    To increase in size, strength, or intensity, often used in reference to the moon's phases.

Example Sentences

casual

“The candle is made of natural beeswax.”

casual

“She decided to wax the floor to make it shiny.”

formal

“The moon will wax until it is full.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlewaxed
present participlewaxing
agent nounwaxer
adjectivewaxy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wax lyricalexpression

To speak or write in an enthusiastic way about something.

wax and waneidiom

To increase and decrease in strength, size, or intensity.

wax poeticexpression

To speak or write in a poetic or highly emotional way.

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