wax museum
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of wax museum
First recorded in 1950–55
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Across the water, Ain Dubai -- the world's tallest Ferris wheel -- has stopped turning, and the Madame Tussauds wax museum below is drawing few visitors despite hefty discounts.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
As the doctor’s apprentice, Little moves with him to Paris, where she helps sculpt figures for his new wax museum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
More Bushman art is shown elsewhere, in particular his drawing of Pirates of the Caribbean as a wax museum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
According to Cohen, that work included reviewing the particulars of a deal to add Melania's likeness to Madame Tussauds wax museum.
From Salon ● May 14, 2024
“Don’t go to the wax museum in Times Square or anything. Buy me an ‘I Heart New York’ T-shirt and then just get here.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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