noun
- plural of waxing; instances of growing larger or stronger
Usage: often used in astronomical contexts
Examples
- The astronomer recorded the moon’s waxings and wanings over several months.
- Ancient cultures tracked the waxings of the moon for their calendars.
- The waxings of public interest in the topic surprised researchers.
- She studied the waxings and wanings of political support.
- The chart showed the waxings of the company’s profits over time.