ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Waxing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwæksɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Waxing is a noun meaning An act of applying wax.

Meaning

An act of applying wax.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) A cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax.
  2. (countable) A recording intended for a phonograph.
  3. present participle and gerund of wax

Example Sentences

Coordinate term: sugaring
The wanings and waxings (of the sun and moon) occur according to the (twelve) pitch-pipes.
Except for "Washing Machine Blues," a 1952 side for the King label, Carson's waxings went largely without notice.
The building interior was Gothic and finished by multiple waxings of the commercial coast woods, redwood, sugar pine, white pine, and Douglas fir.

Word Forms

Synonyms for waxing

Depending on context, synonyms include platter, record, vinyl.

Antonyms for waxing

Common opposites include waning.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mount, climb, rise, full, hair, increscent.

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