wax — a solid, fatty substance that becomes soft when heated
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a solid, fatty substance that becomes soft when heated
Pronunciation (IPA): /wæks/
Korean meaning: 가열하면 부드러워지는 고체 지방 물질, 왁스
Korean pronunciation: 왁스 (강세: 왁스)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still seals letters with red wax like in old movies.
- His enthusiasm for homework tends to wax and wane depending on the subject.
- She decided to wax her legs before the beach trip, but gave up halfway through.
wax
NOUN//wæks//
a solid, fatty substance that becomes soft when heated
The candle begins to wax as melted wax slowly builds up around the mold.
Wax on the tracks — the skier slides fast and never looks back.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Proto-Germanic *wahsam, related to Old English weax. The word is connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *weg- meaning 'to weave' or 'to grow', as wax was seen as a substance that grows or accumulates.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still seals letters with red wax like in old movies.”
“His enthusiasm for homework tends to wax and wane depending on the subject.”
“She decided to wax her legs before the beach trip, but gave up halfway through.”
“The detective found fingerprints in the dried candle wax.”
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