1. past tense of wax: applied wax to something
2. past tense of wax: grew larger or stronger

1. treated or coated with wax

Examples

• She waxed the car until it gleamed.
• He waxed the surfboard before heading to the beach.
• The moon waxed full over the course of two weeks.
• His enthusiasm waxed as the project progressed.
• The waxed floor was slippery when wet.
• They used waxed paper to wrap the sandwiches.
• The waxed thread made sewing easier.