Definitions

1. noun

A substance used for polishing or protecting wood, leather, or other materials, typically made from plant or animal products, or a material resembling this, used in candle-making

“She applied a coat of wax to the furniture to protect it from scratches.”

2. verb

To become or make something more smooth or shiny, typically by applying a layer of wax

“The musician waxed his violin to improve its sound quality.”

3. verb

To become or become more skilled at something, especially an activity or profession

“He waxed lyrical about the beauty of the sunrise.”

4. verb

To speak or write at length about something, especially in a pompous or self-important way

“The politician waxed poetic about the country’s economic growth.”

5. verb

In the past, to remove the wax or tallow from, especially in the process of making candles

“The candle maker waxed the candles to prepare them for sale.”

6. noun

A covering of wax or a similar substance, especially on the surface of a plant or an animal

“The bee’s wax covering protects it from the elements.”

7. noun

A person who has become wealthy or successful, often in a way that seems sudden or undeserved

“He became a wax after investing in the tech industry.”