1. a lifelike figure of a person made from wax
2. a museum or exhibition displaying wax figures

Examples

• The waxwork of the famous actor looked incredibly realistic.
• She posed next to the waxwork for a photograph.
• The museum’s newest waxwork depicts a historical figure.
• We visited the waxwork to see celebrities made of wax.
• The waxwork featured dozens of lifelike figures.
• Children were amazed by how real the waxwork looked.
• The local waxwork attracts thousands of tourists each year.