wax
word
/ˈwæks/
waks
/wˈæks/
waks
Definition
A smooth solid substance used for making candles, polishing surfaces, or removing hair. It can be natural or made by people.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable noun: 'some wax' or 'a layer of wax,' not usually 'a wax' unless you mean a hair-removal treatment. Common collocations include 'candle wax,' 'earwax,' 'floor wax,' and 'car wax.' As a verb, 'wax' means to put wax on something.
Spanish: ceraPortuguese (BR): ceraPortuguese (PT): ceraChinese (Simplified): 蜡Chinese (Traditional): 蠟Hindi: मोमArabic: شمعBengali: মোম - কাঁচRussian: воскJapanese: ワックス - ろうVietnamese: sápKorean: 왁스 - 밀랍Turkish: balmumu - ağda (epilasyon için)Urdu: مومIndonesian: lilin - malam
Example Sentences
The candle is made of wax.
basic
I need to wax the kitchen floor this weekend.
natural
She booked a leg wax before her beach trip.
natural
There is wax on the table.
basic
He uses wax on his car.
basic
Be careful not to spill hot wax on the floor.
natural