1. a solid substance that becomes soft when heated, used for making candles, polishing, or waterproofing

1. to polish or treat with wax
2. to increase in size, intensity, or degree
3. to remove hair from the body using hot wax

Examples

• She lit the candle made of beeswax.
• The museum displays wax figures of famous people.
• He waxed his car until it gleamed.
• The moon will wax until it becomes full.
• Her enthusiasm for the project continued to wax.
• She decided to wax her legs before the beach trip.
• The floor was slippery after being waxed.