earwax

[ eer-waks ]

/ ˈɪərˌwæks /

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noun

a yellowish, waxlike secretion from certain glands in the external auditory canal; cerumen.

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Origin of earwax

First recorded in 1350–1400, earwax is from the Middle English word erewax.See ear¹, wax¹

Words nearby earwax

earthworm, earthy, ear to the ground, have one's, ear trumpet, ear tuft, earwax, earwig, earwigging, earwitness, earworm, ear wrap

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How to use earwax in a sentence

When you let grime build up in your AirPods, you risk ear pain, fungal infections, excess earwax, and more.
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They can obviously accumulate earwax over time, but sweat and dirt can also build up in the silicone tips.
Get your AirPods squeaky clean with these simple tips|Natasha Roy|November 1, 2021|Popular-Science
It’s understandable that you want to poke inside given that there’s earwax buildup, but you should understand that the fact that you even have earwax means that you have healthy ears.
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For example, consistent use can result in earwax build-up, so you’ll want to make sure you regularly clean out your ears either professionally or with ear drops.
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It’s unclear how much it will cost to replace the custom tips later on if they get worn from use, loaded with earwax, or you just biff the first molding process.
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Saliva, tears, nostrils, and earwax; the great weakness and pain in the body reminds me of cerebro-spinal meningitis.
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Earwax, which had been very dry, now flows from both ears, but is more free on the left side.
New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers|Various

British Dictionary definitions for earwax

earwax

/ (ˈɪəˌwæks) /

noun

the nontechnical name for cerumen

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for earwax

earwax

[ îr′wăks′ ]

A waxlike secretion of certain glands lining the canal of the external ear; cerumen.