Meaning & Definition of word "Wax"

Wax

/wæks/

1. A solid or semi-solid substance produced by bees, used to build honeycombs.
- Example: The bees collected nectar and transformed it into wax to construct their hive.
2. A substance used for making candles, coating surfaces, or other purposes, typically made from paraffin or beeswax.
- Example: She bought colored wax to make intricate candle designs.

1. To increase in size, intensity, or degree; to grow larger or more prominent.
- Example: The moon will wax over the next two weeks until it reaches full brightness.
2. To apply wax to a surface for protection or shine.
- Example: He decided to wax the car to keep the paint looking new.

Middle English 'waxe', from Old English 'weax', related to the German 'Wachs' and Dutch 'was'.

wax on, wax off:

A phrase indicating the process of practice to master a skill, made famous by a movie.

to wax poetic:

To express oneself in a poetic or sentimental manner.

to wax and wane:

To increase and decrease in size or strength over time.

beeswax:

Wax produced by bees, used for making candles and cosmetics.

paraffin:

A waxy substance used in candles and for sealing.

cerumen:

Earwax, a natural substance produced in the ear canal.

Meaning: To wax lyrical

Example Sentence: He started to wax lyrical about his vacation in Hawaii.

Meaning: Waxed out

Example Sentence: After the long party, I feel totally waxed out.