Pronunciation

/wæks/

Definitions

Noun

• Wax: 1. A substance that is usually solid at room temperature and can be softened by heat, used for coating, polishing, or preserving. For example: “The sculpture was encased in wax for protection.”
• 2. (pl.) Pastel colors or shades. For example: “The walls were painted in soft wax tones.”
• 3. Waxing: The act of applying wax for hair removal or beauty purposes. For example: “She got a bikini wax before her vacation.”

Verb

• To apply wax to a surface, such as for polishing or preserving. For example: “He carefully waxed the car to make it shine.”
• To undergo a waxing treatment, as in hair removal. For example: “She scheduled a waxing appointment at the salon.”

Adjective

• Smooth and shiny, like wax. For example: “The waxed floor gleamed under the light.”
• Having a waxy texture or appearance. For example: “The candle had a waxy residue after burning.”

Phrases

• “Wax on, wax off” (martial arts, idiom)
• “Wax nostalgic” (to feel sentimental about the past)
• “Wax lyrical” (to speak or write with eloquence)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The antique furniture was polished with a thin layer of beeswax.”
• Verb: “She carefully waxed her legs before going on stage.”
• Adjective: “The wax museum exhibits had lifelike wax figures.”

Synonyms

• Waxen
• Tallowy
• Varnished
• Smooth
• Glossy
• Resinous
• Hygienic (in the context of waxing)